(じゅきょう)

じゅきょう
noun
Confucianism
1. Confucianism
The philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing moral virtue, social harmony, filial piety, and proper conduct in relationships.
儒教(じゅきょう)(おし)えを(まな)ぶ。
Study the teachings of Confucianism.
儒教(じゅきょう)(ひがし)アジアの文化(ぶんか)(おお)きな影響(えいきょう)(あた)えた。
Confucianism had a great influence on East Asian culture.
江戸時代(えどじだい)日本(にほん)では儒教(じゅきょう)武士(ぶし)道徳(どうとく)基盤(きばん)となっていた。
In Edo-period Japan, Confucianism served as the moral foundation for the samurai class.

Confucianism was introduced to Japan from China and had a significant influence on Japanese society, particularly during the Edo period (1603-1868) when it was promoted by the Tokugawa shogunate. Core values include (じん) (benevolence), () (righteousness), (れい) (propriety), and (こう) (filial piety).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 儒教(じゅきょう)思想(しそう) (Confucian thought)
  • 儒教(じゅきょう)影響(えいきょう) (influence of Confucianism)
  • 儒教(じゅきょう)(てき)価値観(かちかん) (Confucian values)