Word details

敬う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 敬う.

Dictionary

Entry

敬うやまTransitiveGodan verbFreq #11826
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

awe, respect, honor, revere

12 strokesFrequency 1,078JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ケイキョウ

Kun

うやま.う

Nanori

たかたかしたけとしのりひろゆきよし

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