Translation of Japanese word "尊敬する" to English
尊敬する
そんけいする
[sonkeisuru]
IPA: /sonkeɪsɯɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo have respect for.
How to use
尊敬する (sonkei suru) — 'to respect / look up to'. 両親を尊敬する — respect parents. 尊敬語 (sonkeigo) — respectful honorific language.
🇬🇧 English
to respect / admire
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 尊敬する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): そんけいする
Romaji Transcription: sonkeisuru
Example Sentences
私は尊敬する人に会う。
わたしはそんけいするひとにあう。
I meet people I respect.
彼は尊敬する人に感謝する。
かれはそんけいするひとにかんしゃする。
He thanks people he respects.
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Common phrases
- 先生を尊敬する— to respect the teacher
Frequency rank: #415 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "尊敬する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "尊敬する" means "to respect / admire" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "尊敬する"?▼
The word "尊敬する" is read as "そんけいする" (sonkeisuru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "It's important to meet people you respect.".
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