慈善|じぜんjizen[0]heiban (flat)

1. nouncharity; benevolence; philanthropy
   その隠かくれた慈善じぜんを彼かれがしたことだと世間せけんでは信しんじている。↗

   They accredit him with the secret charity.

• Synonym篤志とくしWrittenWritten word for a spirit of devotion to public welfare and generous giving, as in 「篤志家」; stresses the individual's kind heart.
• Synonym慈恵じけいWrittenWritten term for bestowing mercy and kindness on others; rare, found mostly in the names of organizations.
• RelatedチャリティーNeutralLoanword for charity as an activity, e.g. 「チャリティーコンサート」; centers on fundraising events.
• Related施しほどこしNeutralAlmsgiving, giving to the needy; can carry a condescending tone, while 「慈善」 leans toward social welfare.
• Antonym悪意あくいNeutralAntonym: ill will or spite toward someone; the opposite of 「慈善」 helping people in need.
• Antonym残酷ざんこくNeutralAntonym: cruelty and ruthlessness; contrasts with the compassion and aid of 「慈善」.

Use 「慈善」 for good deeds aiding the poor, as in 「慈善事業」 and 「慈善団体」. For charity events say 「チャリティー」; for personal goodwill 「篤志」; for almsgiving 「施し」. 「慈恵」 is rare, mostly in names; 「悪意」 and 「残酷」 are opposites.

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1. 憐あわれみ慈いつくしむこと。困こまっている人ひとを助たすけること。