Refers to a strong sense of allegiance or faithfulness, often toward a person, group, or cause. Commonly used in formal or literary contexts.
He served his lord with loyalty.
inspector of the Imperial Prosecuting and Investigating Office (ritsuryō system)
Historical official title under the ritsuryō legal system. Not used in modern Japanese outside historical references.
He devoted his loyalty to his lord.
You must not forget the spirit of loyalty.
Under the ritsuryō system, 忠 was one of the posts in the Imperial Prosecuting and Investigating Office.
Standard kanji form for the noun meaning loyalty or fidelity.
The kanji 忠 combines 心 (heart) and 中 (center), suggesting a heart centered on duty. The word ちゅう is the on'yomi reading, used in compounds and as a standalone noun.
loyalty; devotion
faithful servant; loyal retainer
loyalty and bravery
loyalty; faithful service
loyalty to one's ruler; fealty to the sovereign
loyal heart; devotion; fidelity
sincerity and consideration
loyalty; devotion
unswerving loyalty; steadfast devotion
faithful dog; loyal dog