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VocabJLPT N1

charity

Noun

Definitions

1. charity
2. almsgiving

An act of giving or charity, offering help, food, or money to those in need. It carries a nuance of benevolence from a position of relative abundance toward someone less fortunate.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Corporate charity can sometimes actually hinder a community's self-sufficiency.

Sentence 2

The word "charity" itself carries a lot of weight, doesn't it?

Sentence 3

The way you said that — you sound like some king handing out charity.

Sentence 4

Do you really think you can wash away your guilt with charity like that?

Sentence 5

I happened to have a thousand-yen bill in my wallet and put it toward charity.