敬
Kanji · N2
敬 / awe
Kanji for awe, respect, or honor.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケイ、キョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | うやま.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
敬 carries the meaning awe, respect, or honor.
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Common compounds with 敬
尊敬語そんけいごhonorific language
尊敬するそんけいする
敬語けいごhonorific / term of respect / polite expression
尊敬そんけいrespect / esteem / reverence
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