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[()·ぜん()]
jizen
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 慈善

noun, no adjective
  1. charity; philanthropy

Definition and Synonyms for 慈善

Charity an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
Synonyms: チャリティー, 恩沢, 慈善, 慈恵, 施し, 施す, 施物, 篤志
Benefaction an act intending or showing kindness and good will
Synonyms: 仁徳, 仁心, 仁恕, 善行, 好意, 慈善, 慈善心, 慈心, 慈悲, 慈悲心
Benevolence disposition to do good
Synonyms: 仁徳, 仁心, 仁恕, 善行, 好意, 慈善, 慈善心, 慈心, 慈悲, 慈悲心

Meanings for each kanji in 慈善

» mercy
» virtuous; good; goodness

Categories 慈善 is a member of

Kindness a kind act
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Giving the act of giving
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Love a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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Sample Sentences for 慈善

That charity is named after someone who contributed about two billion yen.
She led a group of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity.
He would not give away his money for charity's sake.
She became Mother Teresa years later when she founded the Missionaries of Charity.
He gave away all his money to charity.

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