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敬
敬 (readings: けい, うやま; Japanese kanji) means “to respect”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 尊敬 (respect).
What does 敬 mean?
| Kanji | 敬 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to respect |
| Readings | けい, うやま |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 敬
敬 is read けい or うやま depending on the word.
Example words with 敬
| Example | 尊敬 (respect) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14