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ε°
Respect, Honor, Noble
γγ£γ¨ (γ), γ¨γγ¨ (γ), γγ£γ¨ (γΆ), γ¨γγ¨ (γΆ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Respect is deeply rooted in Japanese culture. The kanji ε° appears in ε°ζ¬ (respect) and ε°ι (respecting someone's opinions or rights), both of which are frequently used in schools and workplaces.
Memory Trick
Imagine bowing respectfully to an elderly teacher. That respectful gesture helps you remember ε° means 'respect' or 'honor.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ½γ³ (son)
Kunyomi: γγ£γ¨ (γ), γ¨γγ¨ (γ), γγ£γ¨ (γΆ), γ¨γγ¨ (γΆ)
Example Words
ε°ζ¬
γγγγ (sonkei)
Respect
ε°ι
γγγ‘γγ (sonchou)
Respect (for opinions or rights)
ε°γ
γ¨γγ¨γ (toutoi)
Precious, Noble
θͺε°εΏ
γγγγγ (jisonshin)
Self-esteem
Example Sentence
η§ γ― δΈ‘θ¦ͺ γ γ¨γ¦γ ε°ζ¬γγ¦γγΎγγ
γγγ γ― γγγγγ γ γ¨γ¦γ γγγγγγ¦γγΎγγ
watashi wa ryoushin o totemo sonkei shiteimasu
I respect my parents very much.