Japanese word

親善

Pronunciation

Romajishinzen

Meaning

  • nounfriendly relations

Example

両国は親善を深めます。ryō koku wa shin zen o fuka me ma su

The two countries strengthen their friendly relations.

Illustration for 親善 (friendly relations)

More examples

両国の代表は文化交流を通じて親善を図ります。ryō koku no dai hyō wa bun ka kō ryū o tsū ji te shin zen o haka ri ma su

Representatives of the two countries promote friendly relations through cultural exchange.

Core concept

Refers to a warm, cooperative connection maintained between people, groups, or countries.

Common phrases

  • 親善を深めるshin zen o fuka me ru

    deepen friendly relations

  • 親善を図るshin zen o haka ru

    promote friendly relations

  • 親善訪問shin zen hō mon

    goodwill visit

Similar words

友好yūkō: A friendly relationship, especially between countries or organizations.
親交shinkō: A close personal relationship maintained through friendship and regular contact.
親睦shinboku: A friendly relationship strengthened through social contact and shared activities.
交誼kōgi: A formal friendship or friendly relationship between people or groups.

Definition in Japanese

人や国などが好意をもって保つ、親しく良好な関係。hito ya kuni na do ga kō i o mo tte tamo tsu shita shi ku ryō kō na kan kei

Word origin

The word combines 親 (shin, "closeness") and 善 (zen, "goodness") through their Sino-Japanese readings to form a noun for a good relationship.

Usage tips

  • 親善 (shinzen) can describe relations between countries, organizations, or communities, and its formal tone suits official exchanges rather than casual social ties.

Other meanings

  • amitynoun
  • goodwillnoun

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