Righteous person

Japanese: 義人 - ぎじん
Righteous person
〘 noun 〙 A person who firmly adheres to righteousness. A person with a strong sense of justice. A righteous man. A righteous man. ※Shiji Sho (1477) vol. 11 "The more one speaks reason, the more righteous he is." ※Saikoku Risshi Hen (1870-71)〈translated by Nakamura Masanao〉vol. 10 "Those who follow this are wise and righteous." [Shiji - Boyi]

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Japanese:
〘名〙 義を固く守る人。正義の心の強い人。正義の士。義士。ぎにん。※史記抄(1477)一一「道理を云たほどに義人なり」※西国立志編(1870‐71)〈中村正直訳〉一〇「これに遵(したがふ)ものは即ち智者なり、また義人なり」 〔史記‐伯夷〕

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