Word details

敬称

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

Dictionary

Entry

敬称いしょうNounFreq #25847
1

honorific title; honorific term of address

Examples
人にもよるけど、女性に対して「サー」(男性への敬称)を使うことは、とても失礼なことです。
It depends on the person, but using "sir" for women (a title of honour for men) is very rude.

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

appellation, praise, admire, name, title, fame

10 strokesFrequency 985JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ショウ

Kun

たた.えるとな.えるあ.げるかな.うはか.りはか.るほめ.る

Nanori

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