humanity and justice; benevolence and righteousness
A Confucian ethical compound referring to the core virtues of humaneness (仁) and righteousness (義), often paired with 道徳 (morality). Used in formal or philosophical contexts.
His speech emphasized humanity and justice.
仁義 alone refers to benevolence and righteousness, but 仁義道徳 adds the broader concept of morality (道徳).
道徳 means morality or ethics in general, while 仁義道徳 specifically ties morality to the Confucian virtues of humanity and justice.
A Sino-Japanese compound of 仁義 (humanity and justice) and 道徳 (morality), reflecting Confucian ethical ideals.