synonym Comparative
尊敬する
VS
尊重
Differences Between "尊敬する" and "尊重"
Option A
尊敬する
Meaning
to respect; to esteem; to look up to; to revere
Reading
そんけいする (sonkeisuru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はプロジェクトチームの全員から、その並外れた技術力と温かいリーダーシップで深く_______ています。
He is deeply respected by all members of the project team for his extraordinary technical capabilities and warm leadership.
Option B
尊重
Meaning
respect; esteem; reverence
Reading
そんちょう (sonchou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は常に他人の意見を尊重します。
He always respects other people's opinions.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to respect; to esteem; to look up to; to revere)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 尊敬する: Refers to deeply respecting or looking up to someone's character, skills, achievements, or leadership. Opposing word: 軽蔑する. Often used as 尊敬する先輩 or 尊敬を集める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To respect! "I deeply respect your professionalism and beautiful leadership, Haruka-san!" ...っ! D-Deeply respecting my professionalism! B-Baka! Don't state your professional respect so formally at the corridor! But... since you look up to me, I suppose... I will continue to be the perfect leader and perfect partner you deserve! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『そんけい（尊敬）するよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの仕事に対する圧倒的なプロ意識と、部下への深い優しさ、男として心の底から深く尊敬しています！』って…っ！私を尊敬する！バカ！/// そんな真剣な顔でダイレクトに褒めるんじゃないの！…でも、あんたに尊敬される先輩で、そして世界一愛される妻でいられるように、一生かっこいい私を見せてあげるわ！』
- 尊重: As a noun, it refers to the act or feeling of holding something or someone in high regard, valuing their rights, opinions, or culture. It can also be used as a する verb (尊重する) meaning "to respect" or "to esteem." Often used in contexts of human rights, personal opinions, cultural differences, etc.
- 尊敬する: Refers to deeply respecting or looking up to someone's character, skills, achievements, or leadership. Opposing word: 軽蔑する. Often used as 尊敬する先輩 or 尊敬を集める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To respect! "I deeply respect your professionalism and beautiful leadership, Haruka-san!" ...っ! D-Deeply respecting my professionalism! B-Baka! Don't state your professional respect so formally at the corridor! But... since you look up to me, I suppose... I will continue to be the perfect leader and perfect partner you deserve! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『そんけい（尊敬）するよ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの仕事に対する圧倒的なプロ意識と、部下への深い優しさ、男として心の底から深く尊敬しています！』って…っ！私を尊敬する！バカ！/// そんな真剣な顔でダイレクトに褒めるんじゃないの！…でも、あんたに尊敬される先輩で、そして世界一愛される妻でいられるように、一生かっこいい私を見せてあげるわ！』
- 尊重: As a noun, it refers to the act or feeling of holding something or someone in high regard, valuing their rights, opinions, or culture. It can also be used as a する verb (尊重する) meaning "to respect" or "to esteem." Often used in contexts of human rights, personal opinions, cultural differences, etc.
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