Quick answer
義 is the kanji for "Righteousness". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is ぎ (gi). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Righteousness
Also : Justice · Morality · Honor
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
Example Sentences
民主主義に基づいた社会では、国民の意見が政治に反映される仕組みがあります。
みんしゅしゅぎにもとづいたしゃかいでは、こくみんのいけんがせいじにはんえいされるしくみがあります。
In a society based on democracy, there are mechanisms to reflect the people's opinions in politics.
義務教育を終えた後の進路について、子供と一緒に真剣に考えました。
ぎむきょういくをおえたあとのしんろについて、こどもといっしょにしんけんにかんがえました。
After compulsory education ended, we seriously thought together with our child about their future path.
Vocabulary using 義
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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