noun
moral sense; sense of morality
Refers to an inner awareness of right and wrong, often used in discussions of ethics or character.
彼は道義心が強いので、不正は絶対に許さない。
He has a strong moral sense, so he never tolerates injustice.
政治家には高い道義心が求められる。
Politicians are expected to have a high sense of morality.
倫理観 is a broader term for one's ethical viewpoint or standards, often used in professional or philosophical contexts, whereas 道義心 is more about an innate moral compass.
Compound of 道義 (morality, moral principles) and 心 (heart, mind, spirit). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys an inner moral sense.