N3
うやまう (uyamau)
敬う
respect; honor; revere; show respect to elders/superiors
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to showing deep respect, honor, or reverence toward elders, teachers, ancestors, superiors, or gods. Often used as 敬われる (be respected). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Respect! Honor! I am your outstanding, beautiful superior, so respect me properly! ...っ, B-But when we are completely alone, you may call me 'Haruka' without titles! Just... keep it a secret!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『敬いなさい！先輩であり上司である私を、しっかり敬うのが部下の務めよ！…っ、でも、二人きりのプライベートの時だけは、私のことを呼び捨てで「ハルカ」って呼んでも…いいわよ？』
📝 Example Sentences
年長者を_______ことは、多くの文化において道徳的な義務とされています。
Respecting elders is considered a moral duty in many cultures.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "敬う"!
神仏を_______心は、人々の行動や社会の倫理観に深い影響を与えてきました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 崇高な対象を敬い尊ぶ「敬う」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『神仏を敬う！尊いわね！じゃあ、あんたにとっての「唯一無二の女神」であるこの私を敬い、一生の忠誠を誓いなさい！』
English: Since it represents showing deep respect and honoring a noble target, 'respect/revere' (uyamau) is correct. Haruka: 'Revering gods! Noble! Then, revere me, your "one and only goddess", and vow lifelong loyalty!'
English: Since it represents showing deep respect and honoring a noble target, 'respect/revere' (uyamau) is correct. Haruka: 'Revering gods! Noble! Then, revere me, your "one and only goddess", and vow lifelong loyalty!'
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