尊とうとぶ

godan verb (-bu), transitive verb

value; prize; esteem

Used when something is considered important, precious, or worthy of appreciation. Often refers to abstract qualities, traditions, or personal values.

• 彼かれは家か族ぞくとの時じ間かんを何なによりも尊とうとぶ。

  He values time with his family above all else.

• この地ち域いきでは古ふるくからの習しゅう慣かんを尊とうとんでいる。

  In this region, they prize the old customs.

godan verb (-bu), transitive verb

respect; revere; look up to

Used for holding someone in high regard, often due to their character, achievements, or position. Can also apply to abstract ideals.

• 生せい徒とたちは先せん生せいをとても尊とうとんでいる。

  The students deeply respect their teacher.

• 彼かれは生しょう涯がいを通つうじて正せい義ぎを尊とうとんだ。

  Throughout his life, he revered justice.