節せつを守まもる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

stick to one's principles; maintain one's integrity

Used when someone adheres to their moral or ethical standards, especially under pressure or temptation.

• 彼かれはどんなに誘ゆう惑わくされても節せつを守まもる人ひとだ。

  He is a person who sticks to his principles no matter how tempted he is.

• 政せい治じ家かとして節せつを守まもることは難むずかしい。

  It is difficult to maintain one's integrity as a politician.