virtue, moral
On'yomi (音読み)
- トク
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- とく
About this kanji
The kanji 「徳」 means virtue or moral, representing positive qualities in character. It is typically used as a noun, though it can also be part of verbs when combined in certain expressions. You might encounter it in compounds like 徳川 (とくがわ), which refers to the Tokugawa family, famous for their rule in Japan. Another common compound is 美徳 (びとく), meaning virtue, often used to describe admirable traits. Additionally, 徳目 (とくもく) refers to moral standards. This kanji emphasizes the importance of goodness and ethics in daily life and interactions.
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Example sentences
彼は徳のある人です。
He is a virtuous person.
Meanings across languages
- English
- virtue, moral
- Tiếng Việt
- đức, đạo đức
- 日本語
- 徳, りっぱな性格
- 한국어
- 미덕
- 中文
- 德
- id
- kebajikan
- th
- คุณธรรม
- es
- virtud
- fr
- vertu
- de
- Tugend
- pt
- virtude
Common compounds
- 徳川とくがわTokugawa (surname)
- 美徳びとくvirtue, goodness
- 徳目とくもくmoral standards, virtues
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