(じんどう)

じんどう
noun
humanity; humanitarianism
formalsociety
1. humanity; humanitarianism; humanitarian principles
The moral principle of treating all people with compassion and dignity. Often used in international relations and legal contexts.
人道(じんどう)支援(しえん)(おこな)
To provide humanitarian aid.
This is an act against humanity.
The international community should accept refugees from a humanitarian standpoint.

Usage

人道(じんどう) is composed of (じん) (person) and (どう) (way, principle). It is used primarily in formal, political, and legal contexts. The adjective form 人道的(じんどうてき) (humanitarian) is very common.

Common collocations

  • 人道(じんどう)支援(しえん) (humanitarian aid)
  • 人道(じんどう)(はん)する (to violate human principles)
  • 人道(じんどう)(てき)な (humanitarian)
  • 人道(じんどう)危機(きき) (humanitarian crisis)
  • 人道(じんどう)回廊(かいろう) (humanitarian corridor)