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JLPT N19画 · 9 strokesradical 貝freq #1389

upright, chastity, constancy, righteousness

On'yomi (音読み)

  • テイ
  • ジョウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ただし.い
  • さだ

Mnemonic

A steadfast pearl in the ocean symbolizes righteousness, shining brightly with unwavering beauty, reminding us of the value of constancy and purity.

About this kanji

The kanji 貞 primarily means uprightness and chastity, reflecting strong moral values. It is often used as a noun in terms related to virtue or constancy. For example, 貞潔 (ていけつ) means chastity, emphasizing purity in virtue, while 貞淑 (ていしゅく) also refers to chastity, highlighting being virtuous in character. Additionally, 貞女 (ていじょ) denotes a virtuous woman, reinforcing the idea of uprightness. This kanji is frequently associated with notions of moral integrity and should be contextually tied to discussions about virtue and righteousness. When using this kanji, consider its strong cultural significance in discussions about ethics and personal values.

Example sentences

  • 彼女は貞淑な女性として知られている。

    She is known as a virtuous woman.

Meanings across languages

English
upright, chastity, constancy, righteousness
Tiếng Việt
trung thành
日本語
한국어
정직한
中文
id
tidak tergoyahkan
th
ความซื่อสัตย์
es
rectitud
fr
vertu
de
Aufrecht
pt
retidão

Common compounds

  • 貞潔ていけつchastity, purity
  • 貞淑ていしゅくchastity, virtue, fidelity
  • 貞女ていじょvirtuous woman, faithful wife
  • 貞節ていせつchastity, fidelity, faithfulness
  • 貞操ていそうchastity, virtue, fidelity
  • 童貞どうていvirginity (of a male), (male) virgin, (Catholic) nun
  • 不貞ふていunfaithfulness, infidelity, unchastity
  • 貞烈ていれつextreme faithfulness

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