English–Japanese
“filial piety” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikōkō
Example
親に孝行することは大切です。oya ni kō kō su ru ko to wa tai setsu de su
Being good to one's parents is important.
How to say “filial piety” in Japanese
“Filial piety” in Japanese is 孝行 (kōkō).
It centers on treating one's parents with respect and care as a moral responsibility.
Example sentences with 孝行
両親への孝行として、毎月一度は電話をかけています。ryō shin e no kō kō to shi te mai tsuki ichi do wa den wa o ka ke te i ma su
As an act of filial piety toward my parents, I call them at least once a month.
Tips for using 孝行
- In modern conversation, 孝行 (kōkō) can sound formal, while 親孝行 (oyakōkō) is more familiar when discussing how someone treats their parents.