“Kindness” in Japanese
Short answer
Kindness in Japanese is “厚意” (koui). Full meaning: kindness, favor, favour.
Other ways to say “Kindness” in Japanese
寛厚
kankou kindness, largeheartedness
厚情
koujou kindness, favour, favor, hospitality
好意
koui kindness, favor, favour, friendliness; goodwill, affection, liking (for someone), love
魚心
uogokoro kindness, favor, goodwill
高誼
kougi (your) kindness, favours (conferred on one)
芳志
houshi (your) kindness
かんこう
kankou kindness, largeheartedness
心づくし
kokorozukushi kindness, consideration
人助け
hitodasuke kind deed, (a) kindness, helping others, helping someone
お志
okokorozashi kindness, courtesy
親切心
shinsetsushin kindness
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