敬
awe · respect · honor · revere
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
苟 + strike
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of careful and strike. Striking carefully.
Symbolism
Respect, reverence, polite language. Represents respecting.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
敬天愛人
けいてんあいじん
revere heaven, love people; revere heaven, love people
失敬千万
しっけいせんばん
extremely rude (impertinent, impolite); extremely rude (impertinent, impolite)
和敬清寂
わけいせいじゃく
harmony, respect, purity and tranquility; the four most important elements of the tea ceremony; harmony, respect, purity and tranquility
Proverbs & Idioms
敬して遠ざける
けいしてとおざける
To respect from a distance
To show respect while keeping away
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 敬 mean in Japanese?
敬 means awe, respect, honor, revere.
How do you read 敬?
On'yomi: ケイ、キョウ (KEI, KYOU). Kun'yomi: うやま.う (uyamau).
How many strokes does 敬 have?
敬 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).
Is 敬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 敬 (awe, respect, honor, revere) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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