義

Reading

Kana: ぎ

Romaji: gi

Definitions

noun

adj-no

1

morality; righteousness; justice; honour (honor)

2

meaning

3

teachings; doctrine

(Buddhist term)

noun

n-pref

4

nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)

5

prosthesis

Kanji

義

Reading: ギ

Meanings: righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)は正義(せいぎ)だ。

➥He is justice.

盗人(ぬすびと)にも仁義(じんぎ)。

➥There is honor even among thieves.

文学(ぶんがく)の講義(こうぎ)をする。

➥Give a lecture on literature.

力(ちから)は正義(せいぎ)なり。

➥Might is right.

事(こと)なかれ主義(しゅぎ)。

➥I am playing it safe.

彼(かれ)は義務(ぎむ)を怠(おこた)った。

➥He neglected his duties.