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esteem in Japanese

esteem in Japanese is 尊敬, 敬う, 重んじる — esteem means respect and admiration for someone or something.

esteem in Japanese

尊敬
verb
Pronounced: sonkei
To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
敬う
verb
Pronounced: uyamau
To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
重んじる
verb
Pronounced: omonjiru
To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
珍重
verb
Pronounced: chinchō
To regard something as valuable; to prize.
貴ぶ
verb
Pronounced: tōtobu
To regard something as valuable; to prize.
重んじる
verb
Pronounced: omonjiru
To regard something as valuable; to prize.
重視
verb
Pronounced: juushi
To regard something as valuable; to prize.

What does "esteem" mean?

  1. noun Respect and admiration for someone or something.
    "The retiring judge was held in high esteem by her colleagues."
  2. verb To regard someone or something highly; to value greatly.
    "He esteemed his mentor's advice above anyone else's."

esteem in a sentence

  • The retiring judge was held in high esteem by her colleagues.
  • He esteemed his mentor's advice above anyone else's.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "esteem" in Japanese?

"esteem" in Japanese is 尊敬, 敬う, 重んじる. esteem means: Respect and admiration for someone or something.

How do you pronounce 尊敬?

"esteem" in Japanese is 尊敬, pronounced "sonkei".

How do you use "esteem" in a sentence?

Example: "The retiring judge was held in high esteem by her colleagues." In Japanese, "esteem" is 尊敬, 敬う, 重んじる.

Are there other ways to say "esteem" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "esteem": 尊敬, 敬う, 重んじる, 珍重, 貴ぶ, 重視.

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