善意の嘘（ぜんいのうそ）
JLPT N1 · noun
Meaning: white lie/benevolent deception
Example sentences
- 善意の嘘が許されるか議論する。 — To debate whether a well-intentioned lie can be justified.
- 善意の嘘で相手を傷つけないようにする。 — To tell a white lie so as not to hurt the other person.
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