道徳家であると言われている。

道徳家であると言われている。

He is described as a moralist.

道徳家(どうとくか)であると言(い)われている。

Dōtokuka de aru to iwareteiru.

道徳家 (どうとくか)

virtuous person

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

或 (ある)

a certain ...; some ...

と (と)

if; when; and; with; particle used for quoting (with speech, thoughts, etc.); quoting particle; promoted pawn; indicates question (sentence end)

言う (いう、ゆう)

to say; to utter; to declare; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise

Readings: ドウ、トウ、みち

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

Reading: トク

Meanings: benevolence, virtue, goodness, commanding respect

Readings: カ、ケ、いえ、や、うち

Meanings: house, home, family, professional, expert, performer

Readings: ゲン、ゴン、い.う、こと

Meanings: say, word