VocabJLPT N1
loyalty
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. loyalty
  2. 2. devotion
This word describes loyal and devoted service to one's lord, master, or country, reflecting a strong sense of duty and faithfulness. It is a concept deeply rooted in Japanese samurai culture and historical values.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At lunch, a coworker said, "Loyalty feels so old-school, like something from the Showa era."

Sentence 2

She warned me, "You're misunderstanding what loyalty means."

Sentence 3

I can't believe he actually betrayed us like that!

Sentence 4

That smile of yours — isn't it just a mask of loyalty?

Sentence 5

In training, we're taught that loyalty to a company and ethics are two separate things.