Learn the Japanese Word Kouhei

by Namiko Abe
Updated June 14, 2017

The Japanese word kouhei, pronounced "koh-huay", means fairness, impartiality, justice, or equity.

Japanese Characters

公平 （こうへい）

Example

Sensei wa bokutachi no iibun o kouhei ni kiitekureta.
先生は僕たちの言い分を公平に聞いてくれた。

Translation: The teacher gave us a fair hearing.

Antonym

fukouhei （不公平）

 

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