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敬
respect · reverence · honor · awe
N2On: けいKun: うやま
Memory Aid
The top part of the kanji looks like a person with their head bowed in respect, while the bottom right component (攵, an action radical) suggests a deliberate, respectful gesture or action.
'KEI' — KAY, you deserve my RESPECT and REVERENCE.
Vocabulary
敬語けいごhonorifics, respectful language
尊敬そんけいrespect, esteem
敬意けいいrespect, honor
敬具けいぐSincerely (closing of a letter)
敬老の日けいろうのひRespect for the Aged Day (national holiday)
Example Sentences
日本語では、年上の人には敬語を使います。
In Japanese, you use honorifics for older people.
彼は皆から尊敬されています。
He is respected by everyone.
私たちは両親を敬うべきです。
We should respect our parents.
先生に敬意を払いなさい。
Show respect to your teacher.