大義

たいぎ

Meanings

1. Noun great cause; moral law; justice

Kanji

• 大 big. Read as タイ.
• 義 justice. Read as ギ.

Common phrases

• 大義を掲げる

Words containing 大義

• 大義名分 (たいぎめいぶん) just cause
• 三大義務 (さんだいぎむ) The Three Major Duties (education, work and payment of taxes)
• 大義親を滅す (たいぎしんをめっす) to sacrifice family for a greater cause

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