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What does 好意 (こうい, koui) mean?

好意 (こうい, koui) means goodwill, kindness; affection.

Quick facts
Readingこうい
Romajikoui
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
こうい
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkoui

goodwill, kindness; affection

  1. 1noun kindness; favor; favour
  2. 2noun goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)

Example sentences

  • I have feelings of affection for him.

  • I'm grateful for her kindness.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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