JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
敬 — awe
- Reading
- ケイ・キョウ・うやま.う
- Meaning
- awe; respect; honor; revere
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
敬 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ケイ・キョウ・うやま.う and it means awe; respect; honor; revere. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
敬 appears in everyday japanese words such as 敬具 (Sincerely yours), 敬う (to show respect) and 敬語 (honorific).
Japanese words containing 敬
Frequently asked questions
What does 敬 mean in Japanese?
敬 means awe; respect; honor; revere in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 敬 read?
敬 is read ケイ・キョウ・うやま.う. Reading it inside real words — 敬具 and 敬う and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 敬 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 敬 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 敬 in a word?
A common word containing 敬 is 敬具 (けいぐ) — "Sincerely yours". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 敬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 敬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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