節せつ義ぎ

noun

fidelity to one's principles; moral integrity; righteousness

A somewhat formal, literary term for unwavering adherence to moral principles, often in the face of adversity. Not an everyday word; more common in historical or ethical contexts.

• 彼かれは節せつ義ぎを重おもんじる武ぶ士しだった。

  He was a samurai who valued moral integrity.

• 節せつ義ぎを貫つらぬくことは時ときに難むずかしい。

  It is sometimes difficult to remain faithful to one's principles.