Goodness in Japanese
"goodness" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "goodness". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
善 is goodness as virtue — moral good. 徳 is virtue as cultivated character, the goodness a person has built. 良 is goodness as quality. 恩 is kindness received, a debt of goodness.
Top pick
virtuous, good, goodness
Reading: zen
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of sheep and words. Speaking like sheep.
What it carries
Good and evil, goodwill, improvement. Represents goodness.
Related kanji for "goodness"
goodness
toku · powerful
Composed of go, heart, and straight. Virtue of straightening heart.
goodness
ryou
Depicts removing husks from grain to keep only the good parts. Means carefully selected quality.
goodness
on · beautiful, peaceful
Composed of cause and heart. Gratitude with cause in heart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for goodness?
The most common kanji for "goodness" is 善, read as zen. It means virtuous, good, goodness. Related kanji: 徳 (goodness), 良 (goodness), 恩 (goodness).
How many strokes does 善 have?
善 has 12 strokes.