Japanese word

儒教

Pronunciation

Romajijukyō

Meaning

  • nounConfucianism

Example

儒教は日本の文化にも影響を与えました。ju kyō wa nihon no bun ka ni mo ei kyō o ata e ma shi ta

Confucianism has also influenced Japanese culture.

Illustration for 儒教 (Confucianism)

More examples

儒教では、家族への敬意が大切だと考えられています。ju kyō de wa ka zoku e no kei i ga tai setsu da to kanga e ra re te i ma su

In Confucianism, respect for one's family is considered important.

Core concept

Centers on shaping personal conduct and social relationships through the teachings of Confucius.

Common phrases

  • 儒教の教えju kyō no oshi e

    Confucian teachings

  • 儒教の倫理ju kyō no rin ri

    Confucian ethics

  • 儒教の影響ju kyō no ei kyō

    the influence of Confucianism

Similar words

儒学jugaku: The study and body of teachings associated with Confucius and later scholars.

Definition in Japanese

孔子の教えを基盤とし、人の道徳や社会の秩序を重んじる思想および宗教。kō shi no oshi e o ki ban to shi hito no dō toku ya sha kai no chitsu jo o omo n ji ru shi sō o yo bi shū kyō

Word origin

儒 (ju, "Confucian scholar") + 教 (kyō, "teaching") forms 儒教 (jukyō, "Confucianism"), the Japanese term for the tradition based on Confucius's teachings.

Usage tips

  • In English, Confucianism usually names the tradition itself, while Confucian can describe its teachings, values, or followers.

Related words

  • 儒教的jukyōtekiConfucianna-adjective
  • 儒教徒jukyōtoConfuciannoun

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