義理

ぎり
JLPT:N1
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1

A sense of duty, social obligation, or debt of gratitude; the customary or moral obligations one owes in social relationships.

NounNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

日本では義理を大切にする文化があり、義理を欠くことは非難されやすい。

In Japan there is a culture that values obligation, and failing in one's duties is often criticized.

職場の付き合いで義理の飲み会に参加することもある。

Sometimes you attend work-related social gatherings out of obligation.

彼女は恩に報いるために義理を果たそうとした。

She tried to fulfill her obligation to repay a kindness.

義理チョコは職場の人間関係から生まれた習慣の一つだ。

Giri-choco (obligatory chocolate) is one custom that arose from workplace social relations.

2

A relation by marriage (an in-law); a family relation that exists through marriage rather than blood.

Noun Taking 'の'

Examples

義理の父は毎週末に孫と遊びに来る。

My father-in-law comes to play with his grandchild every weekend.

結婚して、義理の姉と仲良くなった。

After getting married I became close with my sister-in-law.

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