A virtuous mind or moral disposition; the inclination to do good.
彼の行動には常に善意が感じられる。
You can always sense his good intentions in his actions.
ボランティアは善意から始まることが多い。
Volunteer work often starts from a virtuous or good-hearted motive.
Good intentions or goodwill toward others; a kindly or helpful intention rather than a malicious one.
善意で教えてくれたのに、誤解されてしまった。
I tried to tell them out of goodwill, but I was misunderstood.
善意の寄付が多く集まった。
Many donations given in good faith were collected.
A positive mindset or disposition; an optimistic attitude.
問題に直面しても、善意の考え方で取り組むと道が開けることがある。
Even when facing problems, approaching them with a positive mindset can sometimes open a way forward.
彼女は常に善意で周囲に接している。
She always treats those around her with a positive, well-intentioned attitude.
In legal contexts: bona fides or good faith — not knowing of another’s wrongful claim and lacking malicious intent.
その物品は善意で取得されたと認められた。
It was recognized that the item had been acquired in good faith.
契約上は善意か悪意かが重要な判断材料になる。
In contracts, whether a party acted in good faith or with malice becomes an important factor.