敬虔
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 敬虔
1
pious; devout
Examples
いかにも敬虔なるクリスチャンが送る、礼節重き言葉です。
So characteristic of what a pious Christian would say, this courteous phrase.
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
虔
10 strokes
Meanings
respect
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つつし.む
謙
17 strokes
Frequency: 1582
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
self-effacing
humble oneself
condescend
be modest
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
へりくだ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かね
ゆずる
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