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徳
“virtue” in Japanese is 徳, read toku (とく). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 道徳 (morality).
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人には徳が大切だ。
ひとにはとくがたいせつだ。Virtue is important for people.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 徳 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | virtue |
| Readings | とく |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 道徳 (morality) |
How to read 徳
徳 is read toku (とく) depending on the word.
Words with 徳
- 道徳
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Updated: 2026-08-28