noblesse oblige

IPA(Pronunciation)

/nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/

Noun

uncountable

The honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank; in American English this often includes the expectation of benevolent actions such as helping those less fortunate.

Japanese Meaning

高位の者が担うべき名誉ある責務、つまりその地位に伴い、品位と慈善的な行動を期待される社会的・道徳的な責任を指す。 / 権威や身分に付随する特権には、その対価としての倫理的責任が伴うという考えを示す。

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼は、高位にある者に課される高貴な義務は単なる慈善以上のものであり、裕福な人々が地域社会の生活を積極的に向上させることを要求すると信じていた。

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The honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank; in American English this often includes the expectation of benevolent actions such as helping those less fortunate.

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