respect, esteem, value

About this kanji

The kanji 「尊」 (son) primarily means "respect" or "esteem." It is commonly used as a noun and in verb forms, demonstrating reverence or acknowledgment of someone's value. One common compound is 尊敬 (そんけい), which means "respect" and is often used to show admiration for someone's abilities or character. Another is 尊重 (そんちょう), meaning "respect" in terms of honoring someone's opinions or feelings. You might also see the adjective 尊い (とうとい), meaning "noble" or "precious," often used to describe something of great worth. When using this kanji, it's important to understand the context, as showing respect can vary significantly across different situations in Japanese culture.

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Example sentences

• 古い文化を尊重する。

  We respect ancient cultures.

Meanings across languages

English

respect, esteem, value

Tiếng Việt

tôn trọng, quý trọng, giá trị

日本語

尊敬, 尊重, 貴重

한국어

존경, 존경, 가치

中文

尊重, 尊敬, 价值

id

hormati, harga, nilai

th

ความเคารพ, การให้เกียรติ, ค่า

es

respeto, estima, valor

fr

respect, estime, valeur

de

Respekt, Wertschätzung, Wert

pt

respeito, estima, valor

Common compounds

• 尊敬そんけいrespect, esteem
• 尊重そんちょうrespect, value
• 尊いとうといnoble, valuable
• 尊ぶたっとぶto respect, to value