Word Meaning 敬意

けいい keii

敬意 is read as けいい (keii) and means respect.

Meaning

English

  1. respect
  2. honour
  3. honor

Reading

Kana

けいい

Romaji

keii

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 25 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N2 Jōyō Grade 6 Kanken 5級 Rank 4725 Priority A

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

敬意を払う

けいいをはらう

to pay respect (to)

敬遠

けいえん

giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"

敬老

けいろう

respect for the aged

敬語

けいご

honorific

敬具

けいぐ

yours sincerely

敬う

うやまう

to show respect for

敬愛

けいあい

respect and affection

敬服

けいふく

great admiration

敬礼

けいれい

salute

総意

そうい

consensus

厚意

こうい

kindness

祝意

しゅくい

congratulations

Example Sentences

8

かれのゆうきにけいいをひょうした。

I expressed respect for his courage.

Respect is due to older people.

I salute both of you for your professionalism.

Respect is due to the proletariat.

A monument was erected in her honor.

No matter who we are up against, we fight with respect.

We must have respect for tradition.

A farewell party was held in honor of the retiring executive.