敬う — meaning in English

English meaning

• esteem noun Respect and admiration for someone or something.
• respect noun A feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.
• revere verb To feel or show deep respect and admiration for someone or something.
• venerable adj Commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.

Senses

敬う is used for these senses in English:

• esteem To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
• respect To have respect for.
• revere (transitive) To regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
• venerable Worthy of reverence.

esteem — full definition

1. noun Respect and admiration for someone or something.
2. verb To regard someone or something highly; to value greatly.

respect — full definition

1. noun A feeling of admiration for someone or something, based on their qualities or achievements.
2. verb To admire someone or something, or to treat them with consideration.
3. noun A particular aspect or detail of something.

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