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善
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Often as 良かれと思って
to wish to go well; to have good intentions
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よかれと思ってしたことがあだとなった。
It backfired on me despite my good intentions.
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charity; benevolence; philanthropy
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その隠れた慈善を彼がしたことだと世間では信じている。
They accredit him with the secret charity.
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second best
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時と場合によっては次善を選ばなくてはならぬ。
You must choose the second-best policy according to the circumstances.
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points of improvement; improved areas
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points needing improvement; problem areas
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rewarding good and punishing evil; poetic justice
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このドラマは単純な勧善懲悪もので、今一つ深みに欠けて物足りない。
This drama is missing something. All it is is a simple cautionary tale with no real depth.
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Word usually written using kana alone
well; properly; skillfully
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often
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Expressing incredulousness, sarcasm, disapproval, etc.
how (could you); why (would you)
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improvement of labor conditions (labour)
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政治犯たちは待遇改善を求めてハンストをしています。
Political prisoners are on a hunger strike for better conditions.
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charitable organization; charitable institution; charity
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ある気前の良い男性が、およそ二十億円を慈善団体に寄付した。
A generous man contributed some two billion yen to charity.
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doing a good deed each day; doing one good turn a day
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一日一善。良いことをした後は、気持ちがいいね。
I always feel good after I do my good deed for the day.
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for better or worse; right or wrong; for good or ill
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よかれあしかれ、この問題は彼に委せるほかはない。
For better or worse, there is nothing for it but to leave the matter in his hands.