利他的(りたてき)

りたてき
na-adjective
altruistic; selfless
formalpersonalitydescriptive
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

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

Related Words

Antonym: 自己中心的(じこちゅうしんてき) (self-centered)
Antonym: 利己的(りこてき) (selfish)
Synonym: 献身的(けんしんてき) (devoted, dedicated)
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