Support Venezuelan earthquake victims bydonating to emergency relief efforts

Nihongo

Classroom

What is the Kanji for 'Respect'? | 敬

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Respect', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Respect' is 敬.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Respect

    Reading

    kunyomiうやま

    uyama

    onyomiけい

    kei

    Parts

    Strike

    Example Word

    尊敬: respect. The Japanese verbal noun '尊敬 (そんけい)' means 'respect'. It is used to express a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something due to their abilities, qualities, or achievements. This term is often used in formal or polite contexts, such as when discussing elders, superiors, or individuals who have earned admiration. For example: I respect my teacher「私は先生を尊敬しています」(わたしはせんせいをそんけいしています). Respect is important in Japanese culture「尊敬は日本の文化で重要です」(そんけいはにほんのぶんかでじゅうようです). Note that '尊敬' can also be used as a verb in the form '尊敬する (そんけいする)', meaning 'to respect'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    906

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    radical

    Meaning

    Strike

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Surprise, Surprised

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    敬語

    Meaning

    Honorifics

    word

    尊敬

    Meaning

    Respect

    word

    敬う

    Meaning

    Respect

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 24 kanji contain the part 攵 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    Meaning

    Teach

    kanji

    Meaning

    Organize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Government, Politics

    kanji

    Meaning

    Enemy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reason, Deceased

    kanji

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reform

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clause

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rescue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scatter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Release

    kanji

    Meaning

    Doth, Do humbly

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spread, Lay

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flat, Counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Levy, Symptom

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attack, Aggression

    kanji

    Meaning

    Penetrate, Go through

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remove, Withdraw

    kanji

    Meaning

    Breed, Pasture

    kanji

    Meaning

    Agile, Alert

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pardon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Daring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Enlighten, State respectfully

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 敬 mean?

敬 means 'Respect'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.