noun
respect; feeling of respect
A noun referring to the emotion or attitude of respect toward someone or something. Often used in formal or written contexts.
彼は目上の人に対して深い尊敬心を持っている。
He has a deep feeling of respect for his superiors.
Compound of 尊敬 (respect) + 心 (heart, mind, feeling). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word transparently means 'respectful heart'.