How to use 孝行 (こうこう)

Meaning of 孝行

The Japanese verb "孝行" (こうこう, koukou) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

  1. Filial piety: Refers to the virtue of respect, obedience, and care for one's parents or elders, rooted deeply in Confucian ethics.
    • Example: 息子は父母に孝行を尽くす。
    • Translation: The son shows filial piety to his parents.

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Dialogue

👉👉いいところへ来たな グリード 親孝行な 息子よ
You've come at just the right time, Greed, my dutiful son.

ちょうど 賢者の石が欲しかったところだ
I was just in need of the Philosopher's Stone.

なっ
What?

もらい受けるぞ
I'll be taking that.