English–Japanese

“morals” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimoraru

Example

彼はモラルを大切にします。kare wa mo ra ru o tai setsu ni shi ma su

He values morals.

Illustration for モラル (morals)

How to say “morals” in Japanese

“Morals” in Japanese is モラル (moraru).

Refers to the shared standards of right and wrong that shape behavior in a society.

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

Example sentences with モラル

仕事では、モラルに反する行為を避けます。shi goto de wa mo ra ru ni han su ru kō i o sa ke ma su

At work, I avoid actions that go against morals.

Tips for using モラル

  • The Japanese loanword モラル (moraru) is closer to English morals than to moral, which usually modifies a noun, as in moral behavior.

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