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敬語

honorific

nounFully kanji-known at WK L33JLPT N2 kanji

Meanings

honorific; term of respect; polite expression

Kanji breakdown

Kanji	Meaning	WK level	JLPT
敬	Awe	L33	N2
語	Word	L10	N5

Related words (share lead kanji)

敬うto show respect for 敬意respect 敬遠pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant 敬具yours sincerely 敬称honorific title 敬老respect for the aged 失敬rudeness

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