Japanese

ぜんこう
Meaning: good deed; virtuous act
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

善
行

Example sentences

He has been doing good deeds for many years.
善行を積んでも、一度の悪事で評判が落ちるのは一薫一蕕の理だ。
Even if you accumulate good deeds, the fact that your reputation falls with a single bad act is the principle of 'good being easily overcome by evil'.
祖父の善行が実を結び、まさに于公高門と言うべき繁栄を遂げた。
My grandfather's good deeds bore fruit, and the family achieved a prosperity that truly deserves to be called 'Ukou Koumon'.
その人は有脚陽春の善行を続けている
That person continues to spread benevolence wherever they go.

Usage Notes

Refers to actions that are morally right or beneficial to others.

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