Abstract: Ethical thoughts are always studied from the point of some thinkers’ theories. But it is not all right way to do so. This paper has analyzed Japanese ethical thoughts through Japanese traditional sentiment. “Gracefulness” is such a key word to grasp Japanese ethics, which has undergone great changes from ancient times till now.

Key words: Japanese Ethics, Gracefulness, Common Feeling, Kyosei

摘要： 对伦理思想的分析,人们通常从思想家或思潮的角度进行,但这很不够。本文从日本人的心情主义入手探讨日本伦理思想的特质。“和善“是一个具有强烈道德意味的词,可以解读出日本人和日本社会的伦理思想。“和善”由传统的注重共感发展为今天强调共生,这其间也包含了日本伦理思想的变迁。

关键词: 日本伦理, 和善, 共感, 共生