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    3. 敬う

    敬う

    敬うやまう​

    to show respect for

    N2KMT8CoreVerb, TransitiveEmotions & PsychologyKanji Vocab14 strokes

    うやまう

    Verb, Transitive

    1.
    to show respect for, to revere, to honour, to honor, to worship, to hold in esteem

    Stroke 0 / 14

    Speed1.0x

    私わたしは祖そ父ふ母ぼを敬うやまっている。

    I respect my grandparents.

    KMT6Family & RelationshipsEmotions & Psychology
    彼かれは常つねに年ねん長ちょう者しゃを敬うやまう気き持もちを忘わすれない。

    He never forgets to show respect for his elders.

    KMT8Daily LifeEmotions & Psychology
    彼かれの勇ゆう気きある行こう動どうを、心こころから敬うやまう。

    I sincerely respect his courageous actions.

    KMT8Emotions & Psychology
    日に本ほんの文ぶん化かでは、先せん祖ぞを敬うやまうことが大たい切せつだとされている。

    In Japanese culture, it is considered important to honor one's ancestors.

    KMT8Culture & TraditionsEmotions & Psychology
    偉い大だいな芸げい術じゅつ家かとして、彼かれは多おおくの人ひと々びとに敬うやまわれている。

    As a great artist, he is revered by many people.

    KMT9Art & DesignEmotions & Psychology

    Characters that make up this word

    敬
    うやま.う…(11)
    awe・respect・honor・revere
    Kanji
    う
    u
    Kana
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