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好意
kōi
goodwill, kindness, favor
彼は私に好意を持っているようだ。
He seems to have goodwill toward me.
general
A feeling of kindness or favor toward someone; goodwill.
彼女の好意に甘えてしまいそうになった。
I almost took advantage of her kindness.
彼の好意を無下に断るのは申し訳ない。
It would be rude to refuse his favor.
Often used to describe a positive attitude or gesture toward someone.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Positive and Negative Contexts
While '好意' generally means kindness, it can sometimes imply that someone is taking advantage of another's goodwill.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, '好意' is often used to describe official or professional goodwill, while in informal contexts, it can describe personal kindness.
Word Origin
Composed of 好 (good) and 意 (will, intention).
Usage Notes
Can be used both positively and negatively, depending on context. For example, '好意を利用する' (to take advantage of someone's kindness) has a slightly negative connotation.
Word Breakdown
好
good
root意
will, intention
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