Japanese Symbol for
忠誠chūsei
loyalty · fidelity · devotion
Readings
Meaning
Loyalty, fidelity, sincerity, allegiance. 忠誠 combines 忠 (devotion, loyalty) with 誠 (sincerity, truth). Loyalty to family, lord, and group is one of the most prized virtues in Japanese culture.
Example words
忠義
chūgi
loyalty, devotion, faithfulness
忠実
chūjitsu
faithful, loyal, devoted
忠犬
chūken
faithful/loyal dog
忠節
chūsetsu
loyalty, allegiance, fidelity
信義
shingi
faith, fidelity, loyalty
忠誠心
chūseishin
loyalty, faithfulness, devotion
Hachikō (ハチ公) — the Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station every day for nine years after his owner's death — is Japan's ultimate symbol of 忠 (loyalty). His statue still stands at Shibuya Station and is one of Tokyo's most visited landmarks. 忠犬ハチ公 (Chūken Hachikō — "Loyal Dog Hachikō") has become a cultural touchstone for unconditional devotion.
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