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.
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)
Watch out
- 事前: beforehand, in advance — same reading, different kanji and meaning