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義理
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 義理.
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Entry
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
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