Integrity, constancy, or moral principles; fidelity to one's beliefs or honor.
彼は節操を守る人で、簡単に意見を変えない。
He is a man of principle and does not change his views easily.
節操のない行為は周囲の信頼を失わせる。
Unprincipled behavior causes people to lose trust in you.
古典文学では節操が重要な美徳とされた。
In classical literature, constancy and honor were considered important virtues.