好意

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 好意 is read as こうい and can mean “kindness” or “affection”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show a stranger’s kindness and secret affection for a colleague.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It can be kindness motivating an act or affectionate feeling toward someone; compare 好意で with 好意を抱く.