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altruism in Japanese

altruism in Japanese is 利他主義, 利他 — altruism means selfless concern for the wellbeing of others, often shown through helpful action.

altruism in Japanese

利他主義
noun
Pronounced: ritashugi
利他
noun
Pronounced: rita

What does "altruism" mean?

  1. noun Selfless concern for the wellbeing of others, often shown through helpful action.
    "Her volunteer work was a genuine act of altruism."
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altruism in a sentence

  • Her volunteer work was a genuine act of altruism.
  • Some scientists study altruism in animals that help others at a cost to themselves.

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What is "altruism" in Japanese?

"altruism" in Japanese is 利他主義, 利他. altruism means: Selfless concern for the wellbeing of others, often shown through helpful action.

How do you pronounce 利他主義?

"altruism" in Japanese is 利他主義, pronounced "ritashugi".

How do you use "altruism" in a sentence?

Example: "Her volunteer work was a genuine act of altruism." In Japanese, "altruism" is 利他主義, 利他.

Are there other ways to say "altruism" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "altruism": 利他主義, 利他.

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