義
Kanji · N1
義 / righteousness
Kanji for righteousness, justice, or morality.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ギ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
義 carries the meaning righteousness, justice, or morality.
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Common compounds with 義
同音異義語どうおんいぎごhomophone / homonym
保守主義ほしゅしゅぎconservatism
楽天主義らくてんしゅぎoptimism
異義いぎdifferent meaning
義塾ぎじゅくcharity school / charitable school
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