Vocabulary
What does 尊ぶ (とうとぶ, toutobu) mean?
尊ぶ (とうとぶ, toutobu) means to respect, revere, esteem.
Quick facts| Reading | とうとぶ |
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| Romaji | toutobu |
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| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontoutobu
to respect, revere, esteem
- 1godan verb · transitive to value; to prize; to esteem
- 2godan verb · transitive to respect; to honour; to honor
Example sentences
先人の教えを尊ぶべきだ。
We should respect the teachings of our predecessors.
日本では和を尊ぶ文化がある。
In Japan, there is a culture that values harmony.
