忠

音読おんよみ: チュウ

訓読くんよみ: none *

画数かくすう: 8 strokes

部首ぶしゅ: 心(こころ)

Meaning

Loyalty / Faithfulness / Devotion

  • 忠誠ちゅうせい — loyalty; allegiance
  • 忠実ちゅうじつ — faithful; devoted
  • 忠告ちゅうこく — advice; warning
  • 忠義ちゅうぎ — loyalty and righteousness
  • 忠魂ちゅうこん — loyal soul; loyal spirit
  • 忠臣ちゅうしん — loyal retainer

忠 combines the heart radical (心) with the sound element 中 (center), suggesting a heart that is centered, honest, and committed — expressing inward sincerity and loyal intent.

かれくにちゅうくした。
He devoted his loyalty to his country.

忠告ちゅうこくをありがとう。
Thank you for the advice.

誠
Creates
忠誠ちゅうせい — loyalty; allegiance
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