操そう守しゅ

noun

constancy; fidelity; integrity

Refers to unwavering adherence to one's principles, moral steadfastness, or loyalty. Somewhat formal and literary; not an everyday conversational word.

• 彼かれは生しょう涯がいを通つうじて操そう守しゅを貫つらぬいた。

  He remained constant in his principles throughout his life.

• 政せい治じ家かには高たかい操そう守しゅが求もとめられる。

  Politicians are expected to have high integrity.