尊い

Etymology 1
→ * →

From. First attested in the  of 712.

Possibly derived from.

Adjective

 * 1) noble; exalted; sacred
 * 2) precious; valuable
 * 3)  glorious; marvelous; wonderful

Etymology 2
Shift from the classical form of above:   →.

Adjective

 * 1) noble; exalted; sacred
 * 2) precious; valuable