humanity and justice (esp. in Confucianism)
じんぎ
Noun
1.
humanity and justice (esp. in Confucianism), virtue
2.
duty
3.
formal greeting (between yakuza, street vendors, gamblers, etc.)
4.
(gang's) moral code
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仁義なき戦いという映画を見たことがある。
I have seen a movie called "Battles Without Honor and Humanity."
ヤクザの世界では、仁義を欠く行為は許されない。
In the world of yakuza, acts lacking in moral code are unforgivable.
彼は困っている人を見過ごせず、仁義を尽くして助けた。
He couldn't overlook people in need and helped them with a sense of duty and humanity.
古代中国の思想において、仁義は統治の基本理念とされた。
In ancient Chinese thought, humanity and justice were considered fundamental principles of governance.
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