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博愛

はくあい

N1universal love · philanthropy

Examples

学校の理念には自由と博愛が掲げられている。

彼の行動は人を分け隔てなく思う博愛の精神に基づく。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 博愛 is a noun for love extended universally and without discrimination and is read はくあい.
  • Basic usage: It can be listed as an ideal in 自由と博愛 or named as a guiding principle in 博愛の精神に基づく.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Ideal and guiding principle
    • 博愛 presents an inclusive attitude or ideal toward all people rather than private affection for one person.
  • Difference from 慈善
    • 慈善 can focus on concrete charitable activity, while 博愛 denotes the principle of loving people without discrimination.

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