敬う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 敬う
1
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
Examples
私たちは祖先をうやまうべきだ。
We should worship our ancestors.
Kanji in this Word
敬
12 strokes
Frequency: 1078
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
awe
respect
honor
revere
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うやま.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
け
たか
たかし
たけ
とし
のり
ひろ
ゆき
よし
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