c. 1300, "courtesy, noble deeds," from kind (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "kind deeds; kind feelings" is from late 14c. Old English kyndnes meant "nation; produce, an increase."
例文
1. Build her up with kindness and a sympathetic ear.
友好的で思いやりのある耳を傾けて彼女の自信を取り戻す。
2.I was never really happy there,although the people were kindness itself.
私はそこで本当に喜んだことはありません。そこの人々はとても親切ですが。
3.He is entranced by the kindness of her smile.
彼は彼女の優しい微笑みに魅了された。
4.Even in jail,my fellow inmates treated me with kindness .