敬

ONけい

KUNうやま

Meanings

respectreverencehonorawe

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How to remember

The top part of the kanji looks like a person with their head bowed in respect, while the bottom right component (攵, an action radical) suggests a deliberate, respectful gesture or action.

'KEI' — KAY, you deserve my RESPECT and REVERENCE.

Vocabulary

敬語けいご

honorifics, respectful language

尊敬そんけい

respect, esteem

敬意けいい

respect, honor

敬具けいぐ

Sincerely (closing of a letter)

敬老の日けいろうのひ

Respect for the Aged Day (national holiday)

Related kanji

礼尊慕愛心徳