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敬
Respect, Honor
うやま.う
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The Japanese language has a special system called 敬語 (keigo), respectful speech used when talking to customers, teachers, and elders. It is an important part of Japanese culture and etiquette.
Memory Trick
Imagine bowing politely to someone you greatly admire. That respectful gesture helps you remember 敬 means 'respect' or 'honor.'
Readings
Onyomi: ケイ (kei)
Kunyomi: うやま.う
Example Words
敬語
けいご (keigo)
Honorific language
尊敬
そんけい (sonkei)
Respect
敬意
けいい (keii)
Respect
敬う
うやまう (uyamau)
To respect
Example Sentence
先生 を 心から 尊敬しています。
せんせい を こころから そんけいしています。
sensei o kokoro kara sonkei shiteimasu
I sincerely respect my teacher.