義 (Kanji for righteousness)

Onyomi

GI	GEESE are not righteous. They are the rudest Canadians.

We are most righteous when we act like conformist sheep.

XXX 主義(しゅぎ)	- ism ★★★☆☆ SUF 主 (master/mainly) + 義 (righteousness) = 主義 (- ism) SUFFIX meaning 'ism'. As in capitalism, communism, materialism, and a Japanese grindcore band called 'intestine baalism.'
義務(ぎむ)	social obligation ★★★☆☆ 義 (righteousness) + 務 (perform a task) = 義務 (social obligation) an obligation to society - like voting, paying taxes, going to school, or in some cases, the army.
義理(ぎり)	obligation ★★☆☆☆ CCW 義 (righteousness) + 理 (reason) = 義理 (obligation) obligation or honor debt. Like, you went to my band's show now I have to go to your band's show even though you guys are really terrible.
定義(ていぎ)	definition ★★☆☆☆ 定 (plan) + 義 (righteousness) = 定義 (definition) a definition (hey! recursion!)

You discuss things when you SPEAK.

Righteousness is something you have inside you, but politeness is how you treat other PERSONs.

That's why righteous has no left radical ! It's an INTERNAL virtue.