孝

Readings

Kana: こう、きょう

Romaji: kou, kyō

Definition

noun

1

filial piety

See also: 孝行

Kanji

孝

Readings: コウ、 キョウ

Meanings: filial piety, child's respect

Example Sentences

孝行(こうこう)したいときに親(おや)はなし。

➥When one would be filial, one's parents are gone.

親孝行(おやこうこう)な息子(むすこ)さんがいるから、老後(ろうご)の心配(しんぱい)しなくていいわね。

➥It must be nice having such a loyal son. You don't have to wonder if you'll be taken care of in your old age.

親孝行(おやこうこう)したいときには親(おや)はなし。

➥By the time you wish to be a good son, your parents are long gone.