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[みさお(操)]
misao
noun

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[そう(操)]
sou
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English Meaning(s) for 操

noun
  1. fidelity; honour; honor; constancy
  2. chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
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Definition and Synonyms for 操

Chastity morality with respect to sexual relations
Synonyms: 善, 性道徳, 操, 節操, 純潔, 良い, 貞操, 貞淑, 貞節
Fidelity the quality of being faithful
Synonyms: まめ, 丹心, 信, 信実, 信義, 実, 実, 実, 律儀, 忠実, 忠義, 忠誠, 操, 操守, 正身, 真実性, 節操, 誠, 貞節

Meanings for each kanji in 操

操 maneuver; manipulate; operate; steer; chastity; virginity; fidelity Kanji Details »

Categories 操 is a member of

Quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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Morality concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong
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Sample Sentences for 操

The women in our country are different from the women from other countries. Many think that it's acceptable for women to have children and devote themselves to them entirely; and, towards their husband, to simply uphold their duty and protect their chastity.
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