English–Japanese

“ethics” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirinri

Example

この会社は倫理を重視します。ko no gai sha wa rin ri o jū shi shi ma su

This company values ethics.

Illustration for 倫理 (ethics)

How to say “ethics” in Japanese

“Ethics” in Japanese is 倫理 (rinri).

Covers the shared principles by which people consider how they ought to act toward others and society.

Full entry for 倫理: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 倫理

社会全体で倫理について考える必要があります。sha kai zen tai de rin ri ni tsu i te kanga e ru hitsu yō ga a ri ma su

Society as a whole needs to think about ethics.

Tips for using 倫理

  • English often uses ethics for a field of study as well as for practical standards, so professional ethics can describe both ideas and rules guiding conduct.

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