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[ぎ(義)·り(理)]
giri
no adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 義理

noun, no adjective
  1. duty; sense of duty; honor; honour; decency; courtesy; debt of gratitude; social obligation
no adjective
  1. in-law; relation by marriage
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Definition and Synonyms for 義理

Obligation the state of being obligated to do or pay something
Synonyms: オブリゲーション, 任, 任務, 債務, 義務, 義理, 責, 責任, 責務

Meanings for each kanji in 義理

» righteousness; justice; morality; honor; loyalty; meaning
» logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth

Categories 義理 is a member of

State the way something is with respect to its main attributes
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Sample Sentences for 義理

Mary is Tom's mother-in-law.
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Mary is Tom's mother-in-law.
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We cannot find an English equivalent for the Japanese 'giri'.
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I have a new relative: my sister got married, so now I have a brother-in-law.
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The first thing we should do is write and thank your brother-in-law for his hospitality.
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