filial piety in Japanese

filial piety in Japanese is 親孝行.

filial piety in Japanese

親孝行

noun

Pronounced: oyakōkō

The virtue of showing respect and doing good deeds for one's parents, elders, and ancestors, as understood in Confucian ethics and commonly observed in the Sinosphere.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "filial piety" in Japanese?

"filial piety" in Japanese is 親孝行.

How do you pronounce 親孝行?

"filial piety" in Japanese is 親孝行, pronounced "oyakōkō".

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