善

meaningvirtuous, good, goodness

On'yomi
ゼン
Kun'yomi
よ.い、い.い、よ.く、よし.とする
Strokes
12
Taught in
Japanese grade 6
Frequency
#765 most common in newspapers

Words it lives in

善
  • 改善かいぜんbetterment
  • 善ぜんgood
  • 親善しんぜんfriendship
  • 最善さいぜんthe very best
  • 善意ぜんいvirtuous mind
  • 善隣ぜんりんgood neighbour
  • 慈善じぜんcharity
  • 善戦ぜんせんfighting a good fight

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