Learn the Japanese Word Kouhei

by Namiko Abe
Namiko Abe is a Japanese language teacher and translator, as well as a Japanese calligraphy expert. She has been a freelance writer for nearly 20 years.
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）