Respect in Japanese
"respect" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
8 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "respect". The most common choice is shown first.
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respect, reverent
Reading: kyou
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of together and heart. Respecting with shared heart.
What it carries
Respect, humble, courtesy. Represents reverence.
Related kanji for "respect"
respect
kin
Composed of gold and lack. Precious like gold.
respect
kei
Composed of careful and strike. Striking carefully.
respect
suu · spiritual
Composed of mountain and ancestor. Ancestral mountain.
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juu
Shape of person carrying heavy bag. Weight.
respect
gyou
Composed of person and look up. Person looking up.
child s respect(also: filial piety, child's respect)
kou · spiritual
Composed of old and child. Child supporting elderly.
commanding respect(also: benevolence, virtue, goodness)
toku · powerful
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for respect?
The most common kanji for "respect" is 恭, read as kyou. It means respect, reverent. Related kanji: 欽 (respect), 敬 (respect), 崇 (respect), 重 (respect), 仰 (respect), 孝 (child s respect) and more.
How many strokes does 恭 have?
恭 has 10 strokes.