English–Japanese
“respect” in Japanese
How to say “respect” in Japanese
“Respect” in Japanese is 尊敬 (sonkei).
It describes recognizing a person or their qualities as worthy of high regard.
Example sentences with 尊敬
彼女の正直な態度は、同僚からの尊敬を集めています。kano jo no shō jiki na tai do wa dō ryō ka ra no son kei o atsu me te i ma su
Her honest attitude earns the respect of her colleagues.
Tips for using 尊敬
- Unlike a title of politeness, 尊敬 (sonkei) expresses personal regard for someone's character or abilities, so it can apply to a teacher, athlete, or family member.
Other Japanese words for “respect”
私は友達の気持ちを尊重します。watashi wa tomo dachi no ki mo chi o son chō shi ma su
I respect my friend's feelings.
彼は先生に敬意を払います。kare wa sen sei ni kei i o hara i ma su
He shows respect to his teacher.
先人の知恵を尊びます。sen jin no chi e o tōto bi ma su
We respect the wisdom of those who came before us.
私たちは先生を敬います。watashi ta chi wa sen sei o uyama i ma su
We respect our teacher.