How to say 'Goodwill' in Japanese | 好意

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The Japanese word for Goodwill is 'Koui', written as 好意 in Japanese.'Goodwill' in hiragana is こうい.

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好意

Meaning

Goodwill

Reading

こうい

koui

Kanji

好Like, Fond 意Idea

Explanation

The Japanese noun '好意 (こうい)' means 'goodwill' or 'kindness'. It refers to a feeling of friendliness, benevolence, or positive regard towards someone. This word is often used to describe a person's warm or favorable feelings towards another, such as in a relationship or friendship. For example: She showed me goodwill「彼女は私に好意を示した」(かのじょはわたしにこういをしめした). I appreciate your kindness「あなたの好意に感謝します」(あなたのこういにかんしゃします). Note that '好意' can also imply romantic interest in certain contexts, depending on the situation.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5416

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 好意

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

好

Meaning

Like, Fond

kanji

意

Meaning

Idea

Words Related to 好意 Through the Kanji 好

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 好 as well.

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大好き

Meaning

Love

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好き

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格好

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Appearance, Posture

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好み

Meaning

Preference

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好む

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Prefer

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好奇心

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Curiosity

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好き嫌い

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Likes and dislikes

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好

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Favorable

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好奇

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Curiosity

Words Related to 好意 Through the Kanji 意

These 28 Words contain the Kanji 意 as well.

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意味

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意見

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Opinion

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注意

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Attention

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用意

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Preparation

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意思

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Intention

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得意

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Good, Pride

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意外

Meaning

Unexpected

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意志

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Will

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意義

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Significance

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意

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合意

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Agreement

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決意

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Determination

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意図

Meaning

Intention

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意地悪

Meaning

Spite

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意識

Meaning

Awareness, Consciousness

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意欲

Meaning

Motivation

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不意

Meaning

Suddenness

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意気

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Spirit, Enthusiasm

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意地

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Stubbornness, Disposition

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任意

Meaning

Voluntary, Optional

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同意

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Consent, Agreement

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無意味

Meaning

Meaningless

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不注意

Meaning

Carelessness

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生意気

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Cheeky

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意向

Meaning

Intention

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無意識

Meaning

Unconsciously

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注意深い

Meaning

Careful

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不得意

Meaning

Poor

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What does 'Koui' (好意) mean?

'Koui' means 'Goodwill' .

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