律儀(りちぎ)

りちぎ
na-adjective
conscientious, dutiful, faithful
personality
1. conscientious, dutiful, faithful
Describes a person who diligently fulfills obligations and promises, never cutting corners or neglecting responsibilities.
彼(かれ)は律儀(りちぎ)な人(ひと)だ。
He is a conscientious person.
律儀(りちぎ)にも毎年(まいとし)年賀状(ねんがじょう)を送(おく)ってくれる。
He dutifully sends New Year's cards every year.
借(か)りたものを必(かなら)ず返(かえ)すのは、彼女(かのじょ)の律儀(りちぎ)な性格(せいかく)のおかげだ。
The fact that she always returns what she borrows is thanks to her conscientious character.

Forms

  • Predicative: 律儀(りちぎ)だ
  • Modifier: 律儀(りちぎ)な + noun
  • Adverbial: 律儀(りちぎ)に (dutifully, faithfully)

Usage

Almost always used as a positive trait. 律儀(りちぎ)にも is a set phrase meaning "dutifully" or "faithfully," said with admiration (sometimes mild amusement) that someone keeps up a courtesy nobody required of them.

Similar words

真面目(まじめ) (serious, earnest) is broader. 律儀(りちぎ) specifically emphasizes keeping promises and fulfilling social obligations.

Related Words

Synonym: 真面目(まじめ) (earnest, broader)
Compare: 義理堅(ぎりがた)い (loyal, dutiful, faithful to obligations)
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Added 2026.2.11 21:59 · Revised 2026.10.12 9:24
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