敬けい愛あい

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

respect and affection; love and respect

A formal, somewhat literary term expressing deep respect combined with warm affection, often used for mentors, esteemed figures, or in written salutations.

• 私わたしは恩おん師しを心こころから敬けい愛あいしている。

  I deeply respect and love my former teacher.

• 敬けい愛あいする皆みな様さまへ、新しん年ねんのご挨あい拶さつを申もうし上あげます。

  To all of you whom I respect and hold dear, I extend New Year's greetings.