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How to say 'Respect' in Japanese | 尊重

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The Japanese word for Respect is 'Sonchou', written as 尊重 in Japanese.'Respect' in hiragana is そんちょう.

    word

    尊重

    Meaning

    Respect

    Reading

    そんちょう

    sonchou

    Kanji

    尊Respect, Revered 重Heavy

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '尊重 (そんちょう)' means 'respect'. It refers to the act of valuing or holding someone or something in high regard. This term is often used in contexts where one acknowledges the importance, rights, or dignity of others. For example: We must respect the opinions of others「他人の意見を尊重しなければならない」(たにんのいけんをそんちょうしなければならない). Respect for nature is essential「自然を尊重することが大切だ」(しぜんをそんちょうすることがたいせつだ). The word can also be used in formal or professional settings to emphasize the importance of mutual respect.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N2

    Kanji Grade

    6

    Frequency

    4580

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 尊重

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    尊

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

  • kanji

    重

    Meaning

    Heavy

Words Related to 尊重 Through the Kanji 尊

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 尊 as well.

  • word

    尊敬

    Meaning

    Respect

  • word

    尊

    Meaning

    Honorific

Words Related to 尊重 Through the Kanji 重

These 18 Words contain the Kanji 重 as well.

  • word

    重要

    Meaning

    Important

  • word

    重さ

    Meaning

    Weight

  • word

    重い

    Meaning

    Heavy

  • word

    重

    Meaning

    Weight

  • word

    重ねる

    Meaning

    Repeat, Pile

  • word

    重大

    Meaning

    Serious

  • word

    重み

    Meaning

    Weight, Importance

  • word

    重たい

    Meaning

    Heavy

  • word

    重量

    Meaning

    Weight

  • word

    重役

    Meaning

    Executive

  • word

    体重

    Meaning

    Weight

  • word

    貴重

    Meaning

    Precious

  • word

    厳重

    Meaning

    Strict

  • word

    貴重品

    Meaning

    Valuables

  • word

    重なる

    Meaning

    Overlap, Pileup

  • word

    慎重

    Meaning

    Careful

  • word

    重視

    Meaning

    Emphasis

  • word

    重点

    Meaning

    Emphasis, Key point

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What does 'Sonchou' (尊重) mean?

'Sonchou' means 'Respect' .

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