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好意 is how to write good intentions in Chinese, Japanese, and old Korean Hanja.
This can also be translated as kindness, goodwill, favor/favour, courtesy, good wishes, friendliness, and/or amity.
善意 is a word that means good intentions, goodwill, or to things done in good faith in Chinese, Japanese, and old Korean Hanja.
It's the reason you do good deeds or the desire you have inside yourself to do the right thing.
This can also be translated as benevolence, kindness, virtuous mind, positive mindset, or favorable sense.
善意 is also used in the legal context for things done in good faith (regardless of outcome).
In Japanese, this can be the personal name Yoshi or Yoshii.
Samyak Samkalpa / Samma Sankappa
正思唯 is one of the Noble Eightfold Paths of Buddhism. Right Thought, along with the Right View, constitute the path to Wisdom.
In Buddhism, Right Thought, in simple terms, means to free yourself from having ill will towards anyone or anything. It also suggests that you remain harmless to other living creatures.
This can also be defined as “Resolve in favor of renunciation, goodwill, and non-harming of sentient beings.”
There is an ancient/alternate version of the third character for this selection. You can see that alternation third character to the right. If you want your selection to use that older character, just click on the character to the right, instead of the button above.
Note: This term is exclusively used by devout Buddhists. It is not a common term, and is remains an unknown concept to most Japanese and Chinese people.
See Also: Buddhism | Enlightenment | Noble Eightfold Path
Beyond benevolence, 仁 can also be defined as “charity” or “mercy” depending on context.
The deeper meaning suggests that one should pay alms to the poor, care for those in trouble, and take care of his fellow man (or woman).
仁 is one of the five tenets of Confucius. In fact, it is a subject that Confucius spent a great deal of time explaining to his disciples.
I have also seen this benevolent-related word translated as perfect virtue, selflessness, love for humanity, humaneness, goodness, goodwill, or simply “love” in the non-romantic form.
This is also a virtue of the Samurai Warrior
See our page with just Code of the Samurai / Bushido here
慈 is the simplest way to express the idea of compassion.
This can also mean love for your fellow humans, humanity, or living creatures. Sometimes this is extended to mean charity.
This term is often used in a Buddhist or Christian context. The concept was also spoken of by Laozi (Lao Tzu) in the Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching).
慈 is considered the direct translation of the Sanskrit word मैत्री (maitrī) Pali word मेत्ता (mettā). In this context, it means benevolence, loving kindness, and goodwill.
This Chinese character is understood in Japanese but is usually used in compound words (not seen alone). Also used in old Korean Hanja, so it's very universal.
See Also: Mercy | Benevolence | Forgiveness | Kindness
These search terms might be related to Goodwill:
Benevolence
Compassion / Kindness
Consideration / Meticulous Care
Dana: Almsgiving and Generosity
Friendliness
Generosity
Grace / Favor
Helpfulness
Kindheartedness / Benevolence / Humanity
Kindness
Kindness / Benevolence
Kindness / Caring
Kindness and Forgiving Nature
Learning Leads to Knowledge, Study Leads to Benevolence, Shame Leads to Courage
Love and Respect / Kindness and Respect
Loving-Kindness Conquers All
Mercy / Compassion / Buddhist Loving Kindness
Below are some entries from our dictionary that may match your goodwill search...
Characters If shown, 2nd row is Simp. Chinese |
Pronunciation Romanization |
Simple Dictionary Definition |
善意 see styles |
shàn yì shan4 yi4 shan i zeni ぜんい |
More info & calligraphy: Good Intentions / Good Will / Good Faith(1) virtuous mind; (2) good intentions; good will; (3) positive mindset; (4) {law} (See 悪意・3) bona fides; good faith; (personal name) Yoshii good intentions |
好意 see styles |
hǎo yì hao3 yi4 hao i koui / koi こうい |
More info & calligraphy: Good Intentions(1) kindness; favor; favour; friendliness; (2) goodwill; affection; liking (for someone); love |
志 see styles |
zhì zhi4 chih kokorozashi こころざし |
aspiration; ambition; the will (1) will; resolution; intention; ambition; aim; goal; (2) kindness; goodwill; kind offer; (3) gift (as a token of gratitude); (female given name) Yuki Will, resolve, 志意; 心志; also data, records. |
商譽 商誉 see styles |
shāng yù shang1 yu4 shang yü |
(commerce) prestige; reputation; (accounting) goodwill |
意思 see styles |
yì si yi4 si5 i ssu ishi いし |
idea; opinion; meaning; wish; desire; interest; fun; token of appreciation, affection etc; CL:個|个[ge4]; to give as a small token; to do something as a gesture of goodwill etc intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do) mindfulness |
懇意 see styles |
koni こんい |
(noun or adjectival noun) (1) friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy; (noun or adjectival noun) (2) (dated) kindness; goodwill |
暖簾 see styles |
noren(p); nouren(ok); nonren(ok) / noren(p); noren(ok); nonren(ok) のれん(P); のうれん(ok); のんれん(ok) |
(1) (kana only) (short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; (2) (kana only) reputation (of a store); good name; credit; (3) (kana only) {bus} goodwill |
異志 see styles |
ishi いし |
(1) (obsolete) rebellious mind; treacherous intentions; treachery; (2) (obsolete) exceptional goodwill; (personal name) Kotoshi |
示好 see styles |
shì hǎo shi4 hao3 shih hao |
to express goodwill; to be friendly |
美意 see styles |
měi yì mei3 yi4 mei i |
goodwill; kindness |
親善 亲善 see styles |
qīn shàn qin1 shan4 ch`in shan chin shan shinzen しんぜん |
goodwill friendship; goodwill; friendly relations; amity; (male given name) Chikayoshi |
魚心 see styles |
uogokoro うおごころ |
(See 魚心あれば水心) kindness; favor; goodwill; (given name) Gyoshin |
寄せる see styles |
yoseru よせる |
(transitive verb) (1) to come near; to let someone approach; (transitive verb) (2) to bring near; to bring together; to collect; to gather; (transitive verb) (3) to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to contribute; to donate; (transitive verb) (4) to let someone drop by; (transitive verb) (5) to add (numbers); (transitive verb) (6) to have feelings for (love, goodwill, trust, etc.); (transitive verb) (7) to rely upon for a time; to depend on; (transitive verb) (8) to use as a pretext; (transitive verb) (9) to put aside; (transitive verb) (10) to press; to push; to force; (transitive verb) (11) (ksb:) to include; to welcome (in a group); to let in |
暖簾代 see styles |
norendai のれんだい |
goodwill; intangible assets (part of the acquisition price of a business paid for the name and reputation of the company rather than tangible assets) |
のれん代 see styles |
norendai のれんだい |
goodwill; intangible assets (part of the acquisition price of a business paid for the name and reputation of the company rather than tangible assets) |
商売の株 see styles |
shoubainokabu / shobainokabu しょうばいのかぶ |
goodwill of a business |
善意通訳 see styles |
zenitsuuyaku / zenitsuyaku ぜんいつうやく |
goodwill guide; volunteer guide and interpreter for foreign residents and tourists |
国際親善 see styles |
kokusaishinzen こくさいしんぜん |
international goodwill |
親善使節 see styles |
shinzenshisetsu しんぜんしせつ |
ambassador of goodwill; goodwill envoy; goodwill mission |
親善大使 亲善大使 see styles |
qīn shàn dà shǐ qin1 shan4 da4 shi3 ch`in shan ta shih chin shan ta shih shinzentaishi しんぜんたいし |
goodwill ambassador goodwill ambassador; friendship ambassador |
好意を持つ see styles |
kouiomotsu / koiomotsu こういをもつ |
(exp,v5t) (1) (See 好意・こうい・1) to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; (exp,v5t) (2) (See 好意・こうい・2) to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved |
Variations: |
norendai のれんだい |
goodwill; intangible assets (part of the acquisition price of a business paid for the name and reputation of the company rather than tangible assets) |
Variations: |
okagesama おかげさま |
(1) (polite language) (kana only) (as おかげさまで) (See おかげさまで・2) (someone's) assistance; help; aid; kindness; goodwill; (2) (polite language) (kana only) (See おかげ・1) grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); blessing |
Variations: |
okagesama おかげさま |
(1) (polite language) (kana only) (as おかげさまで) (See おかげさまで・2) (someone's) assistance; help; aid; kindness; goodwill; (2) (polite language) (kana only) (See おかげ・1) grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); blessing |
The following table may be helpful for those studying Chinese or Japanese...
Title | Characters | Romaji (Romanized Japanese) | Various forms of Romanized Chinese | |
Good Intentions | 好意 | kou i / koui / ko i | hǎo yì / hao3 yi4 / hao yi / haoyi | hao i / haoi |
Good Intentions Good Will Good Faith | 善意 | zen i / zeni | shàn yì / shan4 yi4 / shan yi / shanyi | shan i / shani |
2. Right Resolve Right Thought Right Intention Perfect Resolve | 正思唯 | sei shi yui seishiyui | zhèng sī wéi zheng4 si1 wei2 zheng si wei zhengsiwei | cheng ssu wei chengssuwei |
Benevolence | 仁 | jin | rén / ren2 / ren | jen |
Mercy Compassion Love | 慈 | ji | cí / ci2 / ci | tz`u / tzu |
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