道義
Meanings
1
Refers to the path of righteousness or moral duty, often in a societal or philosophical sense. Common in compounds like 道義心 (sense of morality) and 道義的 (moral, ethical).
Politicians are expected to have high moral principles.
His actions go against morality.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が道義に反するfor something to go against moral principles
The company's response was criticized as going against morality.
- 道義的責任を負うto bear moral responsibility
The executive should bear moral responsibility for the accident.
- 道義心を持つto have a sense of moral duty
He acts with a sense of moral duty no matter the situation.
- 道義にかなうto be in accordance with moral principles
That decision was in line with moral principles.