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Base noun form. Refers to moral goodness, virtue, or ethical quality. Often used in compound words or philosophical contexts.
Theme
In a philosophy class discussion, User and their classmate Hiroshi debate the concept of good and virtue in modern society.
善
ぜん
good / virtue
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'zen' garden representing peace and goodness — 'zen' sounds like 善 (zen, 'good / Virtue'). 'Zen garden' → 善 (zen, 'good / Virtue').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 善 (zen, 'good / Virtue') is a key concept in ethics and philosophy, often associated with Confucian and Buddhist teachings. It appears in proverbs like 『善は急げ』 (zen wa isoge, 'Good deeds should be done quickly').
Forms
Base: 善Base noun form. Refers to moral goodness, virtue, or ethical quality. Often used in compound words or philosophical contexts.