忠

音読おんよみ: チュウ

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画数かくすう: 8 strokes

部首ぶしゅ: 心(こころ)

Meaning

Loyalty, faithfulness, and 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 combines the heart radical (心) with the sound element 中 (center). It reflects a heart that is centered, honest, and committed — expressing sincerity and loyal intent from within.

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.

チュウ is the on-yomi used in compound words like 忠誠 and 忠告. This kanji is mostly seen in formal or written contexts related to devotion and moral duty.

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