“Decency” in Japanese
Short answer
Decency in Japanese is “ディセンシー” (deisenshii). Full meaning: decency.
Other ways to say “Decency” in Japanese
世間体
sekentei appearance (in the eyes of society), decency
義理
giri duty, sense of duty, honor, honour, decency, courtesy, debt of gratitude, social obligation; in-law, relation by marriage
体裁
teisai (outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay), form, style; appearances, decency, show, display
ていさい
teisai (outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay), form, style; appearances, decency, show, display
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