1.
good sense; good judgment; common sense; sound reasoning
The ability to make sensible, morally sound judgments. Implies both intellectual clarity and ethical awareness. Often used in formal or written contexts.
Usage
良識 combines 良 (good) and 識 (knowledge, discernment). It often appears in formal or written contexts, particularly in discussions of social responsibility and public morality.
Common collocations
- 良識ある市民 (sensible citizens)
- 良識を疑う (to doubt someone's good sense)
- 良識に基づく (based on good judgment)
- 良識が問われる (one's good sense is questioned)
Similar words
常識 means common sense or general knowledge shared by society. 良識 goes beyond mere shared knowledge to imply moral soundness and wise judgment.