NichiDict

義理

N1
ぎり
[giri]
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Meanings

1.NounNo-adj

duty; sense of duty; honor; honour; decency; courtesy; debt of gratitude; social obligation

2.No-adj

in-law; relation by marriage

Examples

義理を欠くような行為は避けましょう。

Let's avoid acts that neglect social obligations.

義理の母と料理を共有しています。

I share cooking with my mother-in-law.

義理を欠くわけにはいかないと思い出席した。

I attended because I couldn't afford to neglect my social obligations.