義理
ぎり
duty; sense of duty; honor; honour
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun, No-adjective
duty; sense of duty; honor; honour; decency; courtesy; debt of gratitude; social obligationNo-adjective
in-law; relation by marriage
Example sentences
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Tom has a deep sense of duty and humanity.
トムはメアリーの義理の息子です。
Tom is Mary's son-in-law.
トムはメアリーの義理の父親だよ。
Tom is Mary's father-in-law.
私は彼に義理を立てなければならない。
I have to do right by him.
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That's his mother-in-law.
More examples (4)
あちらはトムの義理のお姉さんですよ。
That's Tom's step-sister.
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My brother-in-law passed away last Wednesday.
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We cannot find an English equivalent for the Japanese 'giri'.
一体、わが国の婦人は、外国婦人などと違い、子供を持つと、その精魂をその方にばかり傾けて、亭主というものに対しては、ただ義理的に操ばかりを守っていたらいいという考えのものが多い。
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.