1.
charitable work; philanthropy; charity
Activities or enterprises carried out to help people in need, funded by donations or voluntary efforts rather than for profit.
慈善事業に参加する。
To participate in charitable work.
あの会社は慈善事業に力を入れている。
That company puts effort into philanthropic activities.
彼は引退後、慈善事業に人生を捧げた。
After retiring, he devoted his life to charity.
A compound of 慈善 (charity, benevolence) + 事業 (enterprise, undertaking). A somewhat formal term used in media, business, and official contexts. While traditionally Japan relied more on government welfare than private charity, corporate and individual philanthropy has grown significantly.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 慈善事業に携わる: to be involved in charitable work
- 慈善事業に寄付する: to donate to charity
- 慈善事業団体: charitable organization
SIMILAR WORDS:
- チャリティー: charity — the English loanword, often used for specific events like charity concerts or auctions
- ボランティア: volunteer work — focuses on unpaid individual participation rather than organized charitable enterprises
- 社会貢献: social contribution — broader term that includes corporate social responsibility activities