敬意
けいい
keii
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
敬意 (けいい (keii)) means "Respect". It is read けいい (keii). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Respect
Also : Honor · Honour
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Example Sentences
先生への敬意を持つことは大切だ。
せんせいへのけいいをもつことはたいせつだ。
It is important to have respect for teachers.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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