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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 心grade 6freq #1500

loyalty, faithfulness

On'yomi (音読み)

  • チュウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • まごころ

Mnemonic

A heart (心) committed to loyalty beats strongly, as it faithfully supports loved ones through thick and thin.

About this kanji

The kanji 忠, pronounced as チュウ in on'yomi and まごころ in kun'yomi, primarily means loyalty or faithfulness. It is often used in noun form but can be part of verbs in certain contexts. Common compounds include 忠告 (ちゅうこく), which means "advice," 忠実 (ちゅうじつ), meaning "faithful," and 忠義 (ちゅうぎ), which refers to "loyalty" or the unwavering commitment to one's duty. A notable point about 忠 is its deep cultural significance, particularly in Japan, where loyalty is highly valued in relationships, whether in family, friendship, or even business contexts.

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Example sentences

  • 忠犬ハチ公の物語。

    The story of Hachiko, the loyal dog.

Meanings across languages

English
loyalty, faithfulness
Tiếng Việt
sự trung thành, lòng trung thành
日本語
忠誠, 忠実
한국어
충성, 신의
中文
忠诚, 信任
id
loyalitas, kesetiaan
th
ความซื่อสัตย์, ความภักดี
es
lealtad, fidelidad
fr
loyauté, fidélité
de
Loyalität, Treue
pt
lealdade, fidelidade

Common compounds

  • 忠告ちゅうこくadvice, warning
  • 忠実ちゅうじつfaithful, loyal
  • 忠義ちゅうぎloyalty, faithfulness

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