Meaning

Primary

Charity

Alternative

Philanthropy

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A morally good person who has mercy upon people gives to charity. These people prove they're good by mercifully giving all their money away to the poor and needy.

Reading

じぜん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

この本は慈善事業支援の目的で出版されました。

This book was published for the purpose of supporting charitable projects.

Kanji Composition