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ζ¬
Respect, Honor
γγγΎ (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The Japanese language has a special system called ζ¬θͺ (keigo), respectful speech used when talking to customers, teachers, and elders. It is an important part of Japanese culture and etiquette.
Memory Trick
Imagine bowing politely to someone you greatly admire. That respectful gesture helps you remember ζ¬ means 'respect' or 'honor.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ±γ€ (kei)
Kunyomi: γγγΎ (γ)
Example Words
ζ¬θͺ
γγγ (keigo)
Honorific language
ε°ζ¬
γγγγ (sonkei)
Respect
ζ¬ζ
γγγ (keii)
Respect
ζ¬γ
γγγΎγ (uyamau)
To respect
Example Sentence
ε η γ εΏγγ ε°ζ¬γγ¦γγΎγγ
γγγγ γ γγγγγ γγγγγγ¦γγΎγγ
sensei o kokoro kara sonkei shiteimasu
I sincerely respect my teacher.