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美徳

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 美徳

とく
Noun
Freq #18467
1

virtue

Examples
きれい好きは敬神に次ぐ美徳
Cleanliness is next to godliness.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 462
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

beauty
beautiful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うつく.しい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
はる
よし
よしみ
14 strokes
Frequency: 1091
JLPT N1
Grade 4

Meanings

benevolence
virtue
goodness
commanding respect

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トク
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あつ
なる
のり
ゆき
よし
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