Kanji 俊 sagacious, genius, excellence 徳 benevolence, virtue, goodness Related words 美び 徳とく 美徳 is the common modern word for 'virtue' and is used in everyday contexts, while 俊徳 is a rare literary term for exceptional virtue.
徳とく 徳 is the general term for virtue or moral goodness, whereas 俊徳 specifically implies outstanding or superior virtue.
Etymology Compound of 俊 (しゅん , 'excellent, genius') and 徳 (とく , 'virtue'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of outstanding moral character.
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