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Yugenjikko
有言実行

To be responsible for fulfilling what you have said.
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Onkochishin
温故知新

To discover new ideas and knowledge by examining what happened in the past.
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Kanshochokai
勧奨懲戒

To encourage good deeds and punish evil.
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Kaijyakisei
改邪帰正

To repent for bad behaviour and get oneself back on the right track.
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Seishinseii
誠心誠意

To behave sincerely towards someone without being calculating.
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Giyuninkyo
義勇任侠

Sincerity, courage and manhood.
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Ichidakusenkin
一諾千金

To accomplish what is promised. (This expression signifies that a promise is worth a thousand pieces of gold.)
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Hoonshatoku
報恩謝徳

To appreciate gifts and favour one has received.
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Hohonhanshi
報本反始

To go back to the beginning and again deeply reflect upon this favor. To have gratitude for the favor and accomplishments of one’s ancestors and nature and renew one’s determination to pay it back.
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Sosensuhai
祖先崇拝

To worship and respect one’s ancestors.
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Mokyokunoon
罔極之恩

To owe a debt of gratitude toward one’s parents.
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Banshiissei
万死一生

To make a solemn vow on one’s life.