侍は主君への忠誠を何よりも重んじた。
Samurai valued loyalty to their lord above all else.
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It is important to value tradition.
武士は誇りを重んじる。
A samurai values his pride.
彼は真の武人として、名誉を何よりも重んじた。
As a true warrior, he valued honor above all else.
この学校の教育理念は、自主性を重んじることにある。
The educational philosophy of this school lies in respecting independence.
彼は仁の徳を重んじる政治家だ。
He is a politician who values the virtue of benevolence.
茶道では、細かな礼儀作法が重んじられる。
In tea ceremony, fine etiquette is emphasized.
彼はジャーナリズムの精神を重んじている。
He values the spirit of journalism.
彼は民の暮らしを重んじる名君として讃えられた。
He was praised as a wise ruler who valued the lives of the common people.
江戸時代、儒学は武士のたしなみとして重んじられた。
During the Edo period, Confucianism was valued as a refinement for samurai.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for abstract concepts like tradition, life, or honor. It is the more modern form of 'omonzuru'.
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