Japanese

しんせつ
Meaning: kind; kindness
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

親
切

Example sentences

When I was in trouble, a stranger was kind to me.
彼は親切な人です
He is a kind person.
先生は学生に対して親切です。
The teacher is kind to the students.
彼女はとても親切な人だ。
She is a very kind person.
彼の良い点は、誰にでも親切なところだ。
One of his good points is that he is kind to everyone.
その男性は親切に道を教えてくれた。
That man kindly showed me the way.
昨日はご親切にありがとうございました。
Thank you for your kindness yesterday.
彼は誰に対しても親切に接する。
He treats everyone with kindness.
親切のつもりが、かえって迷惑になった。
I meant to be kind, but it actually caused trouble.
佐藤さんの奥さんは、いつも明るくて親切な人だ。
Mr. Sato's wife is always a bright and kind person.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a helpful and considerate attitude towards others.

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