noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
duty; social obligation; debt of gratitude
Refers to the moral obligation or sense of duty one feels toward others, especially in social relationships. Often involves reciprocity, loyalty, or maintaining face. Common in phrases like 義理を果たす (fulfill one's obligation) and 義理堅い (dutiful, loyal).
彼は義理を欠かさない人だ。
He is a person who never neglects his social obligations.
義
I go to greet my parents-in-law out of a sense of duty.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
in-law; relation by marriage
Used as a prefix (義理の〜) to indicate a relationship through marriage rather than blood, e.g., 義理の兄 (brother-in-law), 義理の母 (mother-in-law).
義理の妹が結婚することになった。
My sister-in-law is getting married.
義理の関係でも、仲良くしたい。
Even though it's a relation by marriage, I want to get along well.