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孝心

こうしん

N1filial devotion

Examples

老いた両親を気遣う彼女の孝心に皆が感心した。

昔話の主人公は深い孝心で父母を支えた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 孝心 is read こうしん.
  • Basic usage: It refers to filial devotion, the wish to respect and care for one's parents.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Caring for parents
    • 彼女の孝心: her devotion in caring for her aging parents.
  • Supporting one's parents
    • 深い孝心で: caring for and supporting parents with deep filial devotion.

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