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.
モラルに欠ける行為だ。
That is behavior lacking in morals.
SNSでのモラルが問題になっている。
Moral behavior on social media has become a problem.
社会全体のモラルが低下していると感じる人が増えている。
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:
- モラルが低い: to have low morals
- モラルに欠ける: to lack morals
- モラルの低下: 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: morality — the native Japanese word; more formal and traditional, often used in educational and philosophical contexts
- 倫理: 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