Learn JLPT N1 Kanji 義 (gi)

Meaning of 義意味

righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning

Onyomi 音読み

ギ
gi

Kunyomi 訓読み

(none)

Learn Japanese kanji: 義【ギ】.

Meaning: righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning.

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How to write 義 - stroke order:

Stroke Count: 13

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義 - Example Sentences 例文

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Example #1

彼女は義務を果たした。

かのじょはぎむをはたした。

kanojo wa gimu o hatashita.

She performed her duties.

Example #2

彼の講義は聞く価値がある。

かれのこうぎはきくかちがある。

kare no kougi wa kiku kachi ga aru.

His lectures are worth listening to.

Example #3

私は義兄の仕事を手伝います。

わたしはぎけいのしごとをてつだいます。

watashi wa gikei no shigoto o tetsudaimasu.

I help my brother-in-law with his work.

Example #4

その議会はとても有意義でした。

そのぎかいはとてもゆういぎでした。

sono gikai wa totemo yuuigi deshita.

The conference was very meaningful.

Example #5

私たちは正義のために戦います。

わたしたちはせいぎのためにたたかいます。

watashitachi wa seigi no tame ni tatakai masu.

We fight for justice.

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Meaning of 義 意味