善行

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 善行, read ぜんこう, combines good 善 with conduct 行 to denote a good deed.
• Basic usage: It is a literary term for morally good actions or helping others, as in 善行を重ねる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Tone and register
  • It focuses on concrete acts rather than general good character 善良 and can include small deeds.