Japanese

こうへい
Meaning: fairness; impartiality; equity
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

公
平

Example sentences

A referee must always make fair judgments.
双方の言い分を公平に聞く必要がある。
There is a need to listen to both sides' claims fairly.
裁判官は公平に被告人を裁いた。
The judge judged the defendant fairly.
陪審員は、証拠を公平に評価し、被告が有罪か無罪かを判断しなければならない。
Jurors must evaluate evidence fairly and determine whether a defendant is guilty or innocent.
僻見を捨てて、公平に判断するべきだ
We should discard biased views and judge fairly.
彼は常に廓然大公の心構えで、誰に対しても公平に接した。
He always approached everyone with fairness, maintaining a broad-minded and impartial attitude.
彼は心地光明な人物で、誰に対しても公平に接する。
He is a person of integrity and treats everyone fairly.

Usage Notes

Used to describe treating everyone equally and without bias.

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