- duty; sense of duty; honor; honour; decency; courtesy; debt of gratitude; social obligation
- in-law; relation by marriage
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Generated definitions (experimental)
- duty; sense of duty; honor; honour; decency; courtesy; debt of gratitude; social obligation
- in-law; relation by marriage
This meaning of 義理 refers to obligations or duties that are not necessarily legal but are considered important in Japanese society. It can also mean showing respect or courtesy to others.
This meaning of 義理 is used to refer to relatives by marriage.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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The first thing we should do is write and thank your brother-in-law for his hospitality.
The women in our country are different from the women from other countries. Many think that it's acceptable for women to have children and devote themselves to them entirely; and, towards their husband, to simply uphold their duty and protect their chastity.