Reading and meaning
- Reading
- ぎり
- Romaji
- giri
- Meaning
- duty, sense of duty, honor, honour, decency, courtesy, debt of gratitude, social obligation
- Word type
- noun
Example sentences
義理を欠くような振る舞いは慎むべきだ。
One should refrain from behavior that shows a lack of courtesy.
彼は義理を重んじ、世話になった人への恩返しを忘れない。
He values his sense of duty and never forgets to repay those who have helped him.