Memory phrase for the Kanji: 敬


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Meaning respect, honor, esteem

Pronunciation

KEI
uyamau

Explanation

Left: any, at all 苟 (plant , sentence, phrase [= sth. wrapped out the mouth ]), right: strike/hit (hand with stick )

Mnemonic


 
A plant speaking a sentence can strike with respect.

Radicals

respect, honor, esteem
plant, grassShows two plants growing through the ground, simple variation of 艸.
phrase, clause
wrap
Stick in a handThe radical nobun shows a hand or that holds a stick (simplified from the Chinese radical 66 攴 for whip or rap. In this radical, the stick in the hand is easily cognizable.)
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 Vocabulary

恭敬 きょうけい  Respectfulness, respect
尊敬 そんけい  respect, esteem, reverence, honour
敬う うやまう  to show respect, to honour
敬具 けいぐ  Sincerely yours
敬意 けいい  respect, honour
敬語 けいご  honorific, term of respect

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