Meaning

Primary

Sense Of Duty

Alternatives

Social Obligation, In-Law

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

You have righteousness and then a reason behind it, at least in your own mind. This is your sense of duty. And it really is a "sense" in a way, too. You just feel it. It's not an actual thing that is tangible. It is your own personal reason for this righteousness.

This word can also mean in-law like your mother-in-law, because they're your mother in the social obligation sense only, not by blood.

Reading

ぎり
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

義理の父に義理チョコを買いました。

I bought an obligatory box of chocolates for my father in law.

義理の姉と話をしている時に、つい余計な事を言ってしまったんです。

When I was talking with my older sister-in-law, I said more than I meant to.

ビエトはとても義理堅い男だ。

Viet is a man who has a strong sense of duty.

Kanji Composition