steadfast principles; firm resolve; constancy
A yojijukugo describing a person who remains unwaveringly faithful to their principles and commitments. Often used in formal or literary contexts to praise someone's integrity.
He is a person of firm principles and never gave in to any temptation.
志操堅固の精神を持って、最後まで信念を貫いた。
With a spirit of steadfast resolve, he stuck to his beliefs to the very end.
一貫 means consistency or coherence, often in actions or logic, while 志操堅固 specifically emphasizes unwavering moral principles and personal integrity.
節操 refers to fidelity or constancy in one's principles, similar to 志操堅固 but less emphatic; 志操堅固 is a stronger, more formal yojijukugo.
A yojijukugo composed of 志 (will, intention), 操 (principle, fidelity), 堅 (firm, solid), and 固 (hard, steadfast). The combination literally means 'will and principles firm and solid,' emphasizing unwavering moral integrity.