Japanese

おやこうこう
Meaning: filial piety; being devoted to one's parents
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

親
孝
行

Example sentences

He is known as a very devoted son to his parents.
古くから伝わる温凊定省の教えは、現代でも親孝行の基本である。
The ancient teaching of 'Onsei-teisei' remains the foundation of filial piety even today.
枯魚銜索の戒めを忘れず、生きているうちに親孝行を尽くすべきだ。
Don't forget the lesson of 'dried fish on a string' and fulfill your filial duty while they are alive.

Usage Notes

Refers to the virtue of respect and care for one's parents. A very common cultural concept in Japan. The opposite is 'oyafukou' (lack of filial piety).

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