尊とうとむ

godan verb (-mu), transitive verb

value; prize; honor; respect

Rare, archaic-sounding verb for valuing or prizing something highly. In modern Japanese, 尊ぶ (とうとぶ) is used instead.

See also: 尊ぶ

• 古ふるい文ぶん献けんでは、命いのちを尊とうとむと説とかれている。

  In old texts, it is taught that one should value life.

godan verb (-mu), transitive verb

respect; revere; look up to

Rare, archaic-sounding verb for respecting or revering someone. Modern Japanese uses 尊ぶ (とうとぶ) or 尊敬する.

See also: 尊ぶ

• 師しを尊とうとむ心こころを忘わすれてはならない。

  One must not forget the heart that reveres one's teacher.