respect, reverent
恭 centers on a deep, formal respect or reverence, often shown in attitude or behavior.
恭 combines 共 (together, shared) with 心 (heart) in the form ⺗, suggesting a shared heart or collective respect. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component relationship is well established.
The top 共 suggests something shared or common, and the bottom ⺗ is a heart. Picture a community sharing a heartfelt, respectful attitude: 恭 is that deep respect.
For キョウ, imagine a respectful bow in Kyoto (京都, きょうと): Kyoto -> キョウ, and the bow shows reverence.
allegiance; obedience; submission
polite; respectful; reverent
respectfulness and modesty; deference
respect; reverence; veneration
modesty; humility
respectful congratulations
Happy New Year
cordial, obedient, respectful, modest, and moderate