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尊敬心 (そんけいしん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

尊そん敬けい心しん

Meanings

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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.

彼かれは目め上うえの人ひとに対たいして深ふかい尊そん敬けい心しんを持もっている。
He has a deep feeling of respect for his superiors.

Kanji

尊revered, valuable, precious
敬awe, respect, honor
心heart, mind, spirit

Similar words

尊そん敬けい
尊敬 is the more common and versatile word for 'respect', used as both a noun and a suru-verb. 尊敬心 specifically emphasizes the inner feeling or sentiment of respect.

Etymology

Compound of 尊敬 (respect) + 心 (heart, mind, feeling). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word transparently means 'respectful heart'.