Confucius in Japanese
Confucius in Japanese is 孔子, 孔夫子 — Confucius means a Chinese philosopher (c. 551-479 BCE) whose teachings on ethics, family, and social order shaped Chinese thought for over two thousand years.
Confucius in Japanese
孔子
Pronounced: kōshi
An influential Chinese philosopher who lived 551 B.C.E. – 479 B.C.E.; personal name Kong Qiu (孔丘).
孔夫子
Pronounced: kōfuushi
An influential Chinese philosopher who lived 551 B.C.E. – 479 B.C.E.; personal name Kong Qiu (孔丘).
What does "Confucius" mean?
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name A Chinese philosopher (c. 551-479 BCE) whose teachings on ethics, family, and social order shaped Chinese thought for over two thousand years.
"Confucius taught that respect for one's elders was the foundation of a stable society."
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- Confucius taught that respect for one's elders was the foundation of a stable society.
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What is "Confucius" in Japanese?
"Confucius" in Japanese is 孔子, 孔夫子. Confucius means: A Chinese philosopher (c. 551-479 BCE) whose teachings on ethics, family, and social order shaped Chinese thought for over two thousand years.
How do you pronounce 孔子?
"Confucius" in Japanese is 孔子, pronounced "kōshi".
How do you use "Confucius" in a sentence?
Example: "Confucius taught that respect for one's elders was the foundation of a stable society." In Japanese, "Confucius" is 孔子, 孔夫子.
Are there other ways to say "Confucius" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Confucius": 孔子, 孔夫子.
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