noun
sense of chastity; moral sense regarding sexual fidelity
Refers to a person's internalized moral standard about sexual purity or faithfulness, often discussed in social or ethical contexts.
彼女は貞操観念が強いので、結婚するまで関係を持たなかった。
She has a strong sense of chastity, so she didn't have a relationship until marriage.
現代では貞操観念が昔より薄れていると言われる。
It is said that the sense of chastity has weakened in modern times compared to the past.