善
Kanji · N2
善 / virtuous
Kanji for virtuous, good, or goodness.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゼン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | よ.い、い.い、よ.く、よし.とする | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
善 carries the meaning virtuous, good, or goodness.
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Common compounds with 善
善悪ぜんあくright and wrong / good and evil
改善かいぜんbetterment / improvement
慈善じぜんcharity / benevolence / philanthropy
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