モラル

もらる

noun

morals; ethics; moral standards

1. morals; ethics; moral standards

A sense of right and wrong behavior in society. Refers to ethical principles or standards of conduct, especially as they relate to social behavior and responsibility.

モラルに欠(か)ける行為(こうい)だ。

That is behavior lacking in morals.

SNSでのモラルが問題(もんだい)になっている。

Moral behavior on social media has become a problem.

社会(しゃかい)全体(ぜんたい)のモラルが低下(ていか)していると感(かん)じる人(ひと)が増(ふ)えている。

An increasing number of people feel that moral standards in society as a whole are declining.

A loanword from English "moral." In Japanese, モラル primarily refers to ethical standards and social morality rather than the lesson of a story. It is widely used in discussions about social behavior, online conduct, and workplace ethics.

Common collocations

モラルが低(ひく)い: to have low morals
モラルに欠(か)ける: to lack morals
モラルの低下(ていか): decline in moral standards
モラルハザード: moral hazard
モラルハラスメント: moral harassment, emotional abuse

Similar words

道徳(どうとく): morality — the native Japanese word; more formal and traditional, often used in educational and philosophical contexts
倫理(りんり): ethics — more academic and formal; used in professional and philosophical discussion
マナー: manners — focuses on social etiquette and politeness rather than ethical principles

Related Words

Compare: 道徳(どうとく) (morality)

Compare: 倫理(りんり) (ethics)

Compare: マナー (manners)

Compare: 倫理観(りんりかん) ((one's) sense of ethics)

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Added 2026.4.2 11:49 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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