道徳的(どうとくてき)

どうとくてき
na-adjective
moral; ethical
descriptive
1. moral; ethical
Relating to or conforming to principles of right and wrong conduct. Describes behavior, judgments, or standards that align with accepted moral principles.
道徳的(どうとくてき)な判断(はんだん)が求(もと)められる。
A moral judgment is required.
それは道徳的(どうとくてき)に問題(もんだい)がある行為(こうい)だ。
That is an act that is morally problematic.
法律(ほうりつ)に違反(いはん)しなくても、道徳的(どうとくてき)に許(ゆる)されないこともある。
Even if something doesn't violate the law, it may be morally unacceptable.

Usage

The na-adjective form of 道徳(どうとく) (morality, ethics) + 的(てき) (suffix forming adjectives). Used to describe actions, people, or standards in terms of right and wrong. Can modify nouns (道徳的(どうとくてき)な + noun) or be used adverbially (道徳的(どうとくてき)に).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 倫理的(りんりてき): ethical — very similar but more academic/philosophical
  • 不道徳(ふどうとく): immoral — the negative form

Related Words

Antonym: 不道徳(ふどうとく) (immoral)
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Added 2026.3.19 13:02 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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