利他的(りたてき)

りたてき
adjective (na)
altruistic; selfless
1. altruistic; selfless; concerned with the welfare of others
Describes actions or attitudes motivated by concern for others rather than self-interest. Originally from Buddhist terminology where 利他 means benefiting others.
彼女(かのじょ)は利他的(りたてき)な人(ひと)だ。
She is an altruistic person.
ボランティア活動(かつどう)は利他的(りたてき)な行動(こうどう)の一(ひと)つだ。
Volunteer work is one form of altruistic behavior.
利他的(りたてき)な精神(せいしん)を持(も)つことは社会(しゃかい)にとって大切(たいせつ)だが、自分(じぶん)を犠牲(ぎせい)にしすぎてもいけない。
Having an altruistic spirit is important for society, but you shouldn't sacrifice yourself too much either.

USAGE:
The noun form 利他(りた) comes from Buddhist philosophy, where it means benefiting others as opposed to 自利(じり) (benefiting oneself). The antonym is 利己的(りこてき) (selfish, self-serving).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 利他的(りたてき)な行動(こうどう) (altruistic behavior)
  • 利他的(りたてき)な精神(せいしん) (altruistic spirit)
  • 利他的(りたてき)な人(ひと) (an altruistic person)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 無私(むし): selfless, unselfish — emphasizes having no personal motives
  • 献身的(けんしんてき): devoted, dedicated — emphasizes self-sacrifice for a cause or person
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