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孝
filial piety · child's respect · devotion to parents
N1On: こう
Memory Aid
'こう' — KOWTOW to your parents out of filial piety.
Vocabulary
親孝行おやこうこうfilial piety, devotion to parents
孝行こうこうfilial piety, devotion
不孝ふこうunfilial, impiety
孝子こうしdutiful child
孝道こうどうfilial duty, path of devotion
Example Sentences
親孝行は日本の伝統的な価値観の一つです。
Filial piety is one of Japan's traditional values.
彼は両親にとても孝行な息子だ。
He is a very devoted son to his parents.
古くから孝道は重要視されてきた。
From ancient times, filial duty has been regarded as important.
この物語は孝子の模範として語り継がれています。
This story has been handed down as an example of a dutiful child.