Enjoy Simple English 26/2/6(金)八徳(仁義礼智忠信孝悌)-第1話 「八つの玉」
八徳（仁義礼智忠信孝悌）の英語解説
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八徳（The Eight Virtues）英語解説
1️⃣ 仁 (Jin) – Benevolence / Compassion
意味（英）
Kindness and compassion toward others.
解説英文
Jin refers to having a caring heart and showing kindness to others, especially those in need.
例文
He treated everyone with benevolence and respect.
2️⃣ 義 (Gi) – Righteousness / Justice
意味（英）
Doing what is morally right, even when it is difficult.
解説英文
Gi means choosing what is right over what is convenient or beneficial to oneself.
例文
She acted out of justice, not personal gain.
3️⃣ 礼 (Rei) – Courtesy / Respect
意味（英）
Proper manners and respect for others.
解説英文
Rei emphasizes politeness, humility, and respect in social relationships.
例文
Bowing in Japan is a sign of respect.
4️⃣ 智 (Chi) – Wisdom
意味（英）
The ability to judge and act wisely.
解説英文
Chi is not just knowledge, but the wisdom to make good decisions based on experience.
例文
He used his wisdom to solve the problem peacefully.
5️⃣ 忠 (Chu) – Loyalty
意味（英）
Faithfulness to one’s lord, family, or principles.
解説英文
Chu represents loyalty and devotion, especially to one’s master or organization.
例文
The samurai showed loyalty to his lord until death.
6️⃣ 信 (Shin) – Trust / Faithfulness
意味（英）
Being honest and keeping promises.
解説英文
Shin means being trustworthy and staying true to one’s word.
例文
Trust is built when people keep their promises.
7️⃣ 孝 (Ko) – Filial Piety
意味（英）
Respect and devotion to one’s parents and ancestors.
解説英文
Ko emphasizes honoring parents and caring for them throughout their lives.
例文
Taking care of elderly parents is considered a virtue of filial piety.
8️⃣ 悌 (Tei) – Respect for Elders / Harmony among Siblings
意味（英）
Respecting older people and maintaining harmony among siblings.
解説英文
Tei encourages humility and harmony, especially between younger and older family members.
例文
He showed respect for elders in his community.
🌸 まとめ用・一文英語（スピーチや記述に便利）
The Eight Virtues — Jin, Gi, Rei, Chi, Chu, Shin, Ko, and Tei — represent the moral values that guide people to live with kindness, integrity, and harmony.
🔥 TOEIC・英検で使える言い換えミニ表
漢字 よく使う英語
仁 kindness / compassion
義 justice / righteousness
礼 courtesy / respect
智 wisdom
忠 loyalty
信 trustworthiness
孝 filial piety
悌 harmony / respect for elders