敬

Glyph origin
Possibly.

Etymology
Cognate with. See there for more.

Definitions

 * 1) to respect; to honor
 * 2) to present; to offer
 * 3)  to concentrate completely on; to devote oneself to; to focus all of one's attention on
 * 4)  respectful; deferential

Synonyms






Descendants
Others:

Compounds
Archaic
 * : respect and affection
 * : reverence, holding in awe, fear
 * : respect
 * : keeping at a distance
 * : a respectful closing statement
 * : pious
 * : honorifics
 * : piety
 * : title of honor
 * : distal style
 * : Yours Sincerely
 * : admiration
 * : love and respect
 * : salute, bow
 * : respect for elders
 * : polite speech
 * : "Revere heaven, love people."
 * : rude
 * : respect
 * : salutation at end of formal letter
 * : salutation in a formal letter

Etymology 1
From.

Affix

 * 1) respect, honor, reverence

Usage notes
Used in kanji compounds. Not used in isolation except as a suru verb. See.

Derived terms

 * : to respect, to esteem

Etymology 2
The of verb.

Noun

 * 1) respect, esteem

Usage notes
More commonly spelled as with the okurigana.

Etymology 3
Used as ateji in various names.