Kanji 義: righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning
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Kanji 義: righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 義
righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Righteousness is found when the self (我) acts with the purity of a sheep (羊). It symbolizes the moral integrity of an individual offering a sacrifice, representing justice and honor.
