“Respect” or “Reverence” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “敬”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “敬” means “Deference”, “Esteem” or “Be moderate” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “敬”
Jouyou Kanji “敬” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 12 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | けい(kei) |
| きょう(kyou) | |
| Kun-Yomi | うやま(う)(uyama(u)) |
| つつし(む)(tsutsushi(mu)) | |
| Meanings | Respect, Worship, Look up to |
| Refrain, Be moderate |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “敬”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 敬愛(けいあい-ke i a i) | Respect and affection, Love and respect |
| 敬意(けいい-ke i i) | Respect, Regard, Reverence, Esteem |
| 敬遠(けいえん-ke i e n) | ① Being consciously avoid, To stay away from, ② (In baseball) Walk, Pass, Base on balls |
| 敬具(けいぐ-ke i gu) | Very truly yours, Sincerely yours |
| 敬虔(けいけん-ke i ke n) | Pious, Devout, God-fearing |
| 敬語(けいご-ke i go) | Honorific, Term of respect, Polite expression, Honorific language |
| 敬事(けいじ-ke i ji) | To serve with humility |
| 敬称(けいしょう-ke i sho u) | Honorific title, Title of honor |
| 敬譲(けいじょう-ke i jo u) | Respect others and be humble |
| 敬神(けいしん-ke i shi n) | Respect god, Worship god |
| 敬弔(けいちょう-ke i cho u) | Condolence |
| 敬重(けいちょう-ke i cho u) | Respect, Deference |
| 敬聴(けいちょう-ke i cho u) | Listen respectfully |
| 敬天(けいてん-ke i te n) | Respect the god |
| 敬白(けいはく-ke i ha ku) | Yours sincerely, Sincerely yours, Yours truly |
| 敬服(けいふく-ke i fu ku) | Admire, Respect |
| 敬慕(けいぼ-ke i bo) | Deep respect, Respect and long for the person |
| 敬礼(けいれい-kei re i) | Salute |
| 敬老(けいろう-ke i ro u) | Respect for the old |
| 愛敬(あいきょう or あいけい-a i kyo u (or) a i ke i) | ① Charm, Attractiveness, Amiability, Winsomeness, ② Courtesy, Ingratiating behavior, ③ Entertainment, Amusement, Fun |
| 畏敬(いけい-i ke i) | Reverence, Awe and respect |
| 恭敬(きょうけい-kyo u ke i) | Respect, Reverence, Veneration |
| 失敬(しっけい-shi kke i) | ① Rudeness, Impoliteness, Disrespect, Impertinence, ② (Use when) taking without permission, Stealing, ③ (Use when) Leaving, Going on one’s way, Saying goodbye |
| 崇敬(すうけい-su u ke i) | Veneration, Adoration |
| 尊敬(そんけい-so n e i) | Respect, Reverence |
| 不敬(ふけい-fu ke i) | Disrespect, Irreverence, Impiety, Impiousness |
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