Meaning

Primary

Chastity

Alternatives

Virtue, Fidelity

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Chastity is always in season so it's always cool to try to keep your chastity. Spring, summer? Doesn't matter. Your decision to stay that way is fine no matter what time of year it is.

Reading

ていせつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

彼女は最後まで貞節を守ったんだ。

She protected her chastity until the end.

Kanji Composition