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[せい(正)·ぎ(義)]
seigi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 正義

noun
  1. justice; right; righteousness
  2. correct meaning; correct explanation (usu. in titles of annotated editions of Confucian classics)
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Definition and Synonyms for 正義

Justice the quality of being just or fair
Synonyms: ジャスティス, 中正, 正義, 正道

Meanings for each kanji in 正義

正 correct; justice; righteous; 10**40 Kanji Details »
義 righteousness; justice; morality; honor; loyalty; meaning Kanji Details »

Categories 正義 is a member of

Righteousness adhering to moral principles
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Natural Virtue one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature
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Sample Sentences for 正義

They fought in the cause of justice.
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He is what is called a champion of justice.
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Firstly, it is a matter of justice.
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Justice without mercy is cruelty; mercy without justice is the mother of dissolution.
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The objective of law is justice.
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