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道義

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 道義.

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Entry

道義うぎNounFreq #42047
1

morality; moral principles

Examples
医師が患者の秘密を漏らすのは道義にもとる。
It is not ethical for a doctor to reveal confidences.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

road-way, street, district, journey, course, moral, teachings

11 strokesFrequency 207JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ドウトウ

Kun

みちいう

Nanori

みつおさむ

righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning

13 strokesFrequency 415JLPT N1Grade 5

On

Nanori

ただしちかのりよし

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