敬けい服ふく

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

great admiration; deep respect

Expresses a strong feeling of respect and admiration, often for someone's character, actions, or achievements. Used in both noun and する-verb constructions.

• 彼かれの誠せい実じつな人ひと柄がらに敬けい服ふくした。

  I deeply admired his sincere character.

• その選せん手しゅの努ど力りょくには敬けい服ふくの念ねんを抱いだかずにはいられない。

  I can't help but feel great admiration for that athlete's efforts.