篤志

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 篤志 is read as とくし and is a formal noun for charitable intention or generosity directed toward helping others or a public cause.
• Basic usage: Support behind a scholarship appears in 多くの人の篤志, while seeking such help appears in 篤志を募る.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Goodwill leading to practical support
  • It describes voluntary help that supports public purposes such as scholarships or rebuilding community facilities.
• Difference from 善意
  • 善意 broadly denotes goodwill and good intentions, whereas 篤志 formally emphasizes generous willingness to support charity or a public cause.