respect; reverence; veneration
A formal, somewhat literary noun expressing deep respect or reverence, often toward a person, tradition, or sacred object. Less common in everyday speech.
彼は師に対して深い恭敬の念を抱いている。
He holds a deep sense of reverence toward his teacher.
At this shrine, reverence for nature has been cherished since ancient times.
Composed of 恭 (respectful, reverent) and 敬 (respect, honor). The compound has been used in classical Chinese and Japanese texts to denote deep, formal reverence.