Kanji

What does the kanji 敬 mean?

敬 means respect, reverence. On'yomi ケイ、キョウ. Kun'yomi うやま.う.

Quick facts
On'yomiケイ、キョウ
Kun'yomiうやま.う
Strokes12
Main radical攴
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ケイ、キョウKun'yomi うやま.う
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

respect, reverence

Memory hook

Choosing words and acting (攵) with care to show respect — RESPECT, REVERE.

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 敬ううやまうto respect, to revere
  • 敬意けいいrespect, reverence
  • 敬語けいごhonorific language

More words with this kanji

  • 尊敬そんけいrespect, reverence
  • 敬具けいぐSincerely yours (formal letter closing)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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