Translation and Meaning of: 善良 - zenryou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 善良 (zenryou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: zenryou
Kana: ぜんりょう
Type: noun, adjective
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Translation / Meaning: kindness; excellence; virtue
Meaning in English: goodness;excellence;virtue
Definition: Treating others with consideration and kindness.
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Explanation and Etymology - (善良) zenryou
The word 「善良」 (zenryou) is composed of two kanji characters: 「善」 (zen) and 「良」 (ryou). The kanji 「善」 means goodness or virtue and has the radical 「羊」 which represents sheep, a symbol of goodness in traditional Chinese culture. On the other hand, the kanji 「良」 means good or excellent, and it does not have a significant radical that directly modifies its original meaning. The combination of these characters expresses the idea of goodness and moral integrity.
The term「善良」is often used in the Japanese context to describe a person with a good heart, someone who is benevolent and morally upright. This virtue is highly valued in Japanese society, where collective harmony and social well-being are crucial considerations. The word can also be used to describe acts or intentions that are considered altruistic and just.
The origin of this expression dates back to the culture and Confucian values that strongly influenced Japan. In Confucianism, morality and personal virtue are fundamental to maintaining social order and promoting collective happiness. Historically, the word 「善良」 was used to describe ideal nobles and rulers who governed with compassion and justice, setting a precedent for its modern use to describe people of high character.
Synonyms and similar words
- 優しい (Yasashii) - Kind, friendly
- 親切 (Shinsetsu) - Attentive, helpful
- 思いやりのある (Omoiyari no aru) - Considerate, attentive (refers to empathy)
- 素直 (Sunao) - Frankly, honestly, without malice
- 温和 (Onwa) - Calm, kind, gentle
- 穏やか (Odayaka) - Calm, serene, peaceful
- 心優しい (Kokoro Yasashii) - Gentle heart, kind
- 仁愛のある (Jin'ai no aru) - Benevolent love, charitable
- 優美 (Yubi) - Elegant, graceful
- 慈愛のある (Jiai no aru) - Loving, affectionate
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: ぜんりょう zenryou
How to Write in Japanese - (善良) zenryou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (善良) zenryou:
Example Sentences - (善良) zenryou
Below are some example sentences:
Zenryō na hito wa sonchō sareru
Good and kind people are respected.
Good people are respected.
- 善良な人 - kind person
- は - topic particle
- 尊敬される - is respected
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