信頼

「信」(しん)は「信用」・「信じる」から、「頼」(らい)は「頼る」から派生し、共に信じること、依存することを意味します。

NOUN (1)

[/ɕinˈɾai/^ja-JP]

trust literal / confidence literal / reliance literal / faith nuanced / trustworthiness nuanced / concept of trust untranslatable (The nuance of trust developed from mutual belief and dependency in Japanese culture does not have a direct single-word translation in English.)

Synonyms 信用 formalcommon , 依存 formal

Antonyms 不信

The concept of 信頼 denotes a deep sense of 'trust,' 'confidence,' and 'reliance' placed in another person, an institution, or a system. It strongly emphasizes a reciprocal belief in reliability, integrity, competence, and a willingness to depend on them. Unlike simple 'trust,' 信頼 often implies a relationship built on mutual conviction and a shared understanding of dependability, where one party feels comfortable and secure in relying on the other. This nuance of mutual belief and dependency, particularly significant in Japanese cultural contexts, is not fully captured by a single English word.

このチームは深い信頼関係に基づいて成り立っている。 — This team is built upon a foundation of deep trust.
彼は嘘をついたので、同僚からの信頼を失ってしまった。 — Because he lied, he lost the trust of his colleagues.
私たちの製品は、お客様からの高い信頼を得ています。 — Our products have gained a high level of confidence from our customers.