孝行 (こうこう): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

孝行 (こうこう) means filial piety / respect and care for parents.

See example sentences below.

孝行 at a glance

孝行

こうこうkoukou

N2noun

filial piety / respect and care for parents

孝行こうこうkoukouN2Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

filial piety / respect and care for parents

Example 1

子供が親に孝行するのは大切です。

Translation

It is important for children to show filial piety to their parents.

Example 2

彼の孝行は家族みんなに感謝されています。

Translation

His filial devotion is appreciated by the whole family.