N3
しんじょう (shinjō)
信条
creed; belief; principle; motto; personal maxim
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to a creed, belief, principle, motto, or personal maxim that one follows strictly in daily life or professional conduct (slightly more personal/motto-like than 信念). Often used as 私の信条. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'My motto! My creed is 'to spoil my beloved partner to the absolute maximum'! Rewrite your motto to 'following Haruka's selfishness for life' immediately!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しんじょう（信条）よ！私の信条はね、『愛する旦那候補を世界一甘やかすこと』なのよ！あんたの信条も『ハルカの可愛いわがままに一生喜んで付き合うこと』に今すぐ書き換えなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
「顧客の満足こそが我が社の第一の_______である」と、新社長は就任演説で熱く語りました。
'Customer satisfaction is our company's primary creed,' the new president spoke passionately in his inaugural address.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "信条"!
どれだけ忙しくても毎日一時間は読書するという彼の_______は、彼の深い教養の土台となっています。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 個人のモットーや信条「信条」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『個人の信条！習慣ね！じゃあ、あんたが毎日私に「世界一綺麗です！」って愛の告白をする信条についても、24時間稼働させなさい！』
English: Since it represents a personal motto or creed, 'creed/belief' (shinjō) is correct. Haruka: 'Personal creed! Habit indeed! Then, regarding even your creed of daily confessing "You look beautiful today too!" to me, operate it 24 hours a day!'
English: Since it represents a personal motto or creed, 'creed/belief' (shinjō) is correct. Haruka: 'Personal creed! Habit indeed! Then, regarding even your creed of daily confessing "You look beautiful today too!" to me, operate it 24 hours a day!'
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