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N1 Noun

好意(こうい)good will, favor, favour, courtesy

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      kindness, favor, favour, friendliness

    2. Noun

      2.

      goodwill, affection, liking (for someone), love

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    好意 【こうい】

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      (かれ)彼女(かのじょ)好意(こうい)()っているのは(あき)らかだ。

      It is clear that he has good will towards her. {good will, favor, favour, courtesy}

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      (わたし)()活動(かつどう)先輩(せんぱい)(ひそ)かに好意(こうい)()せています。

      I secretly have a favor towards my senior in the club activities. {good will, favor, favour, courtesy}

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      素直(すなお)真面目(まじめ)(かれ)(おお)くの(ひと)から好意(こうい)()たれている。

      He, being honest and serious, is held in favor by many people. {good will, favor, favour, courtesy}

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      部下(ぶか):「ご好意(こうい)(あま)えて、先輩(せんぱい)電卓(でんたく)(すこ)しだけお()りします。」

      Subordinate: "With your good will, I'll borrow your calculator for a little while, senior." {good will, favor, favour, courtesy}

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      先輩(せんぱい)卒業(そつぎょう)する(まえ)好意(こうい)(しめ)してみたが、遠回(とおまわ)しに()られてしまった。

      I tried to express my feelings to my senior before they graduated, but I was indirectly rejected. {good will, favor, favour, courtesy}

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