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悌

悌: respect for elders

respect for elders; sibling harmony
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Readings

On
テイ・ダイ
Kun
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Almost only in 孝悌 (filial and fraternal duty) and in given names such as 悌二 (ていじ).

Key words

孝悌こうていfilial piety and respect for elders
悌二ていじTeiji (given name)

Example sentences

In Confucianism, devotion to parents and deference to elder brothers together are called 孝悌 and have been prized.

My grandfather's name is written 悌二 and read Teiji.

The owner of the neighborhood soba shop is a Mr. Teiichiro, and he always greets us with a smile.

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