- 孝行 — filial devotion / dutiful gratitude
- 親孝行 — filial devotion toward parents
- 不孝 — lack of filial piety
- 忠孝 — loyalty and filial duty
This kanji combines 子 (child) and a simplified form of 老 (elder), evoking a child supporting an elder — the core image behind filial piety.
