義理を立てる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 義理を立てる | 義理を立てない |
| Polite | 義理を立てます | 義理を立てません |
| Past polite | 義理を立てました | 義理を立てませんでした |
| Past | 義理を立てた | 義理を立てなかった |
| Te-form | 義理を立てて | 義理を立てないで |
| Desire | 義理を立てたい | 義理を立てたくない |
| Potential | 義理を立てられるalso 義理を立てれる | 義理を立てられないalso 義理を立てれない |
| Passive | 義理を立てられる | 義理を立てられない |
| Causative | 義理を立てさせる | 義理を立てさせない |
| Causative passive | 義理を立てさせられる | 義理を立てさせられない |
| Volitional | 義理を立てよう | |
| Polite volitional | 義理を立てましょう | |
| Imperative | 義理を立てろ | 義理を立てるな |
| Conditional | 義理を立てれば | 義理を立てなければ |
| Tara conditional | 義理を立てたら | 義理を立てなかったら |
fulfill one's social obligation; do one's duty by someone; show loyalty
Refers to acting out of a sense of duty or obligation in a relationship, often in social or business contexts, even when it requires personal sacrifice. The concept of 義理 (giri) is central to Japanese social ethics.
He fulfilled his obligation and accepted his boss's request.
I attend even unpleasant drinking parties to meet my social obligations.