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2006.07.12

Today's expression is considered by many to be the king of all virtues. See if you agree!

Today's Lesson
KIND   親切な

Explanation

  • Someone is kind if they care about other people and try to help them.
  • kind とは、ほかの人のことを気にかけ、手助けしようとする、つまり、親切な、という意味です。

examples

  1. (offering his seat to an elderly person on the train)
    a: Here, you can have my seat.
    b: Thank you. You're very kind.
  2. It was very kind of you to come today. I know how busy you are.
  3. I try to be kind to everyone I meet.

英会話レッスンIt was very kind of you to join us today. You have our thanks!