1.
charity; philanthropy; benevolence
Acts of kindness and generosity toward those in need, especially organized charitable activities. Often used as a modifier before other nouns to describe charitable events or organizations.
慈善団体に寄付した。
I donated to a charity organization.
慈善活動に参加するボランティアを募集している。
They are recruiting volunteers to participate in charitable activities.
有名な歌手が慈善コンサートを開き、収益をすべて被災地に寄付した。
A famous singer held a charity concert and donated all the proceeds to the disaster-affected area.
USAGE:
Most commonly appears as a modifier before nouns: 慈善団体, 慈善事業, 慈善活動. A somewhat formal word; in casual speech, チャリティー (charity) is increasingly used.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 慈善団体 (charitable organization)
- 慈善事業 (charitable work, philanthropy)
- 慈善活動 (charitable activities)
- 慈善コンサート / チャリティーコンサート (charity concert)
DO NOT CONFUSE:
- 事前: beforehand, in advance — same reading, different kanji and meaning