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What is the Kanji for 'Righteousness'? | 義

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Righteousness', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Righteousness' is 義.

    kanji

    義

    Meaning

    Righteousness

    Reading

    onyomiぎ

    gi

    Parts

    羊Sheep 我Self, Ego

    Example Word

    主義: doctrine or principle. The Japanese noun '主義 (しゅぎ)' refers to a principle, doctrine, or ideology that forms the basis of a system of thought, belief, or behavior. It is often used in contexts related to political, social, or philosophical systems. For example: He follows the principle of non-violence「彼は非暴力の主義を守る」(かれはひぼうりょくのしゅぎをまもる). This party's doctrine is based on equality「この党の主義は平等に基づいている」(このとうのしゅぎはびょうどうにもとづいている). The word can also be used to describe personal beliefs or guiding principles, such as in '彼の主義は正直さだ' (かれのしゅぎはしょうじきさだ) (His principle is honesty).

    Radical

    羊

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    205

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 義

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    羊

    Meaning

    Sheep

    kanji

    我

    Meaning

    Self, Ego

義 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 3 other kanji:

    kanji

    犠

    Meaning

    Sacrifice

    kanji

    儀

    Meaning

    Ceremony

    kanji

    議

    Meaning

    Deliberation

Words Using 義

This kanji is used in 11 words:

    word

    主義

    Meaning

    Doctrine, Principle

    word

    義

    Meaning

    Duty

    word

    意義

    Meaning

    Significance

    word

    講義

    Meaning

    Lecture

    word

    義理

    Meaning

    Duty, Obligation

    word

    共産主義

    Meaning

    Communism

    word

    義務

    Meaning

    Duty, Obligation

    word

    名義

    Meaning

    Name, Title

    word

    資本主義

    Meaning

    Capitalism

    word

    正義

    Meaning

    Justice

    word

    定義

    Meaning

    Definition

Kanji Related to 義 Through the Part 羊

These 9 kanji contain the part 羊 as well.

    kanji

    様

    Meaning

    Way, Form

    kanji

    南

    Meaning

    South

    kanji

    差

    Meaning

    Difference

    kanji

    遅

    Meaning

    Slow, Late

    kanji

    鮮

    Meaning

    Fresh, Vivid

    kanji

    洋

    Meaning

    Ocean, Western style

    kanji

    群

    Meaning

    Group, Flock

    kanji

    詳

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    祥

    Meaning

    Auspicious

Learn the Kanji 義

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What does 義 mean?

義 means 'Righteousness'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.