Kanji 徳: benevolence, virtue, goodness, commanding respect
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Kanji 徳: benevolence, virtue, goodness, commanding respect. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 徳
benevolence, virtue, goodness, commanding respect
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Virtue is walking (彳) through the journey of life while always maintaining a righteous heart (心). A moral person lives every moment with sincerity and integrity in every step they take.