敬意

• 読み: けいい
• ローマ字: keii
• 漢字の分解: 敬 (kei) — respect, revere; 意 (i) — feeling, intention
• 発音: /ke.iː/

意味

Respect; reverence; esteem. A feeling of deep admiration for someone.

A noun expressing a formal sense of respect toward someone. More formal and deeper than 尊敬 (sonkei, respect). Common expressions include 敬意を表す (to show respect) and 敬意を払う (to pay respect). Frequently used in speeches, formal writing, and discussions about interpersonal relationships.

例文

1. 先生に対して敬意を持つことは大切だ。
2. 彼の努力に敬意を表したい。
3. 相手の文化に敬意を払うべきだ。

使い方ガイド

場面: speeches, formal writing, interpersonal relations

トーン: respectful

起源と歴史

Composed of 敬 (respect, revere) and 意 (feeling, intention). Together they describe a deliberate, heartfelt feeling of respect directed toward someone or something.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal