How to say 'Respect' in Japanese | 敬う

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The Japanese word for Respect is 'Uyamau', written as 敬う in Japanese.'Respect' in hiragana is うやまう.

word

敬う

Meaning

Respect

Reading

うやまう

uyamau

Kanji

敬Respect

Explanation

The Japanese verb '敬う (うやまう)' means 'to respect' or 'to honor'. It is used to express deep respect or reverence towards someone, often someone of higher status, such as elders, teachers, or deities. This verb carries a formal and respectful tone, and it is commonly used in contexts where showing deference is important. Example sentences: We respect our ancestors「私たちは先祖を敬う」(わたしたちはせんぞをうやまう). He respects his teacher deeply「彼は先生を深く敬う」(かれはせんせいをふかくうやまう). The verb is often used in formal or ceremonial contexts, emphasizing a sense of dignity and reverence.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4888

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is a godan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 敬う

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

敬

Meaning

Respect

Hiragana in the Word 敬う

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

う

Reading

Words Related to 敬う Through the Kanji 敬

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 敬 as well.

word

敬語

Meaning

Honorifics

word

尊敬

Meaning

Respect

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