義理
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 義理
1
Common noun
duty; sense of duty; honor; honour; decency; courtesy; debt of gratitude; social obligation
Examples
義理だけの拍手をもらう。
It was just polite applause.
2
in-law; relation by marriage
Kanji in this Word
義
13 strokes
Frequency: 415
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
righteousness
justice
morality
honor
loyalty
meaning
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ただし
ちか
のり
よし
理
11 strokes
Frequency: 86
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
logic
arrangement
reason
justice
truth
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ことわり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あや
おさむ
さと
さとる
ただ
ただし
とおる
に
のり
ひ
まこと
まさ
まさし
まろ
みち
よし
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