徳とく

noun

virtue; moral goodness

Refers to moral excellence, righteousness, or virtuous character. Often used in ethical, philosophical, or religious contexts.

• 彼かれは徳とくの高たかい人ひとだ。

  He is a person of high virtue.

noun

benevolence; kindness; goodness

Emphasizes a generous, charitable, or compassionate nature. Often overlaps with 徳 in the sense of moral character, but focuses on active goodwill.

• 彼かれの徳とくにすがって助たすけてもらった。

  I relied on his benevolence and received help.

noun

profit; benefit; advantage

Used for material or practical gain. This sense is often written as 得, but 徳 can appear in older or literary contexts. The cross-reference to 得 (とく) indicates this is a variant usage.

See also: 得 (とく)

• この取とり引ひきで徳とくを得えることは難むずかしい。

  It is difficult to gain profit from this deal.