操を守る (みさおをまもる) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-ru)
adhere to one's principles; preserve one's chastity
A set phrase meaning to stay true to one's moral principles or, in a narrower sense, to remain chaste. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
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Samurai of old valued preserving their integrity even in poverty.
