善

ぜん
zen

goodness, virtue

What does 善 mean?

善 is a Japanese noun meaning “goodness” or “virtue” in English. It is written as 善 in kanji, ぜん in hiragana, and zen in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

善と悪の区別をつけることが大切だ。

It's important to tell good from evil.

善は急げ。

Strike while the iron is hot.

Words sharing kanji with 善

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