Kanji
N2 12 strokes Grade 6 freq #1181

revered, valuable, precious, noble, exalted

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

inch sun

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

respect; esteem
dignity; majesty
respect; esteem
principal object of worship (at a Buddhist temple); principal image
self-respect; esteem
male domination of women; male chauvinism
direct ancestors; ascendant
honorific title

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

precious; valuable
to value; to prize

Example sentences

Have respect for his feelings.

We should respect the right of others.

He sacrificed his outstanding career to retain his dignity.

He is greatly respected by his students.