Confucianism; Confucianist; Chinese scholar
Refers to the philosophical tradition of Confucianism, its adherents, or classical Chinese scholars. Often used in compounds like 儒学 (じゅがく) and 儒教 (じゅきょう).
He deeply studies the teachings of Confucianism.
In the Edo period, Confucianism was valued as part of a samurai's education.
mediocre scholar; pedant
official Confucian teacher
Confucian scholar
burying Confucian scholars alive
great Confucian scholar · great scholar; person of great erudition
From Middle Chinese 儒 (nyu), referring to scholars or the Confucian school. The character combines 人 (person) and 需 (need), suggesting a person who provides needed knowledge or ritual expertise.