N2
敬 meaning and readings
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Kanji
敬
N2
- Meaning
- respect, respect
- Onyomi
- ケイ
- Kunyomi
- うやま(う)
- Formula
- 敬 = 苟 + 攵。
Story
敬 is analyzed as a combination of 苟 (A dog with its ears pricked up), 攵 (hit, hit) and denotes respect, respect.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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