Japanese word

忠誠

Pronunciation

Romajichūsei

Meaning

  • nounloyalty

Example

彼は王に忠誠を誓います。kare wa ō ni chū sei o chika i ma su

He swears loyalty to the king.

Illustration for 忠誠 (loyalty)

More examples

困難な時こそ、組織への忠誠が試されます。kon nan na toki ko so so shiki e no chū sei ga tame sa re ma su

It is in difficult times that loyalty to an organization is tested.

Core concept

Describes a steady commitment to a person, ruler, or group that is shown through faithfulness and service.

Common phrases

  • 忠誠を尽くすchū sei o tsu ku su

    remain loyal

  • 忠誠を誓うchū sei o chika u

    pledge loyalty

  • 忠誠を示すchū sei o shime su

    demonstrate loyalty

Similar words

忠節chūsetsu: Steadfast loyalty to a person, country, or cause, often with a formal or historical tone.
忠義tadayoshi: A strong commitment to a lord or superior that includes faithful service.

Definition in Japanese

人や組織などに対して真心をもって尽くし、背かないこと。hito ya so shiki na do ni tai shi te ma gokoro o mo tte tsu ku shi somu ka na i ko to

Word origin

忠誠 (chūsei) combines 忠 (chū, "faithfulness") and 誠 (sei, "sincerity"), expressing sincere loyalty to a person or group.

Usage tips

  • English often uses the more formal word allegiance for loyalty to a ruler, country, or cause, while loyalty commonly describes personal relationships.

Other meanings

  • allegiancenoun

Opposites

  • 不忠fuchūdisloyaltynoun
  • 背信haishintreacherynoun

Related words

  • 忠誠心chūseishinsense of loyaltynoun
  • 忠誠度chūseidodegree of loyaltynoun

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