Japanese word

敬具

Pronunciation

Romajikeigu

Meaning

  • nounyours sincerely

Example

手紙の最後に敬具と書きます。te gami no sai go ni kei gu to ka ki ma su

I write "Yours sincerely" at the end of a letter.

Illustration for 敬具 (yours sincerely)

More examples

改まった手紙の結びに敬具を用います。arata ma tta te gami no musu bi ni kei gu o mochi i ma su

In a formal letter, use "Yours sincerely" as the closing.

Core concept

Marks the end of a formal letter with a respectful tone toward its recipient.

Common phrases

  • 敬具で結ぶkei gu de musu bu

    close with yours sincerely

Similar words

敬白keihaku: A respectful closing used in highly formal written correspondence with a solemn tone.
謹言kingen: A highly formal closing used after a respectful statement in a letter.
かしこkashiko: A traditional letter closing used mainly by women to express respect.

Definition in Japanese

手紙の末尾に記して相手への敬意を示す、改まった結びの語。te gami no matsu bi ni shiru shi te ai te e no kei i o shime su arata ma tta musu bi no go

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 敬具 (keigu) joins 敬 (kei, "respect") with 具 (gu, "set forth") to express a respectful closing.

Usage tips

  • 敬具 (keigu) is used with 拝啓 (haikei) in a traditional letter format, much as a formal opening has a matching closing.

Other meanings

  • sincerely yoursnoun
  • yours trulynoun

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