Translation of Japanese word "親切" to English
親切
しんせつ
[shinsetsu]
IPA: /shinsetsu/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
How to use
親切 (shinsetsu) — 'kind / helpful / friendly'. な-adjective or noun. 親切な人 — kind person. 不親切 (fushinsetsu) — unkind.
🇬🇧 English
kind
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 親切
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): しんせつ
Romaji Transcription: shinsetsu
Example Sentences
この人に親切な言葉を言うと、嬉しいです。
このひとにしんせつなことばをいうと、うれしいです。
Saying kind words to this person makes them happy.
親切な対応は、客を喜ばせます。
しんせつなたいおうは、きゃくをよろこばせます。
Kind service makes customers happy.
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What does the Japanese word "親切" mean?▼
The Japanese word "親切" means "kind" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "親切"?▼
The word "親切" is read as "しんせつ" (shinsetsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Meeting a kind person makes you happy.".
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