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.
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