悌てい

noun

respect for elders; fraternal piety

A Confucian virtue emphasizing respect and obedience toward older siblings or elders. Rare in modern Japanese outside classical or ethical discussions.

• 儒じゅ教きょうでは、悌ていは孝こうと並ならぶ重じゅう要ような徳とく目もくとされる。

  In Confucianism, fraternal piety is considered an important virtue alongside filial piety.

noun

harmony among siblings

Refers to peaceful, respectful relationships between brothers and sisters. Also a Confucian concept; rarely used in everyday language.

• 悌ていの精せい神しんは、兄きょう弟だい間かんの和わを重おもんじる。

  The spirit of sibling harmony values peace among brothers and sisters.