公こう徳とく

noun

public morality; social morals; civic virtues

Refers to the moral standards and virtues expected in public life and society, often used in discussions of ethics, civics, and community responsibility.

• 公こう徳とくを守まもることは、社しゃ会かいの一いち員いんとしての責せき任にんだ。

  Observing public morality is a responsibility as a member of society.

• この地ち域いきでは公こう徳とく心しんが高たかい。

  In this area, civic-mindedness is high.