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美徳
Behavior showing high moral standards. It refers to a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person.
Examples in context
謙虚さは日本で高く評価される美徳だ。
Humility is a virtue highly valued in Japan.
古代ギリシャでは知恵が最高の美徳とされた。
In ancient Greece, wisdom was considered the highest virtue.
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