To Respect

To Respect

uyama-u, kei

This character means “to respect” or “to behave prudently.” The verb uyamau means “to respect,” but they are not exactly the same. Uyamau is used when you respect somebody older than you. This has been applied particularly in respect to parents. In feudal society, like old Japanese society, people should respect one’s superiors according to their social class. With this “respect,” uyamau is appropriate. However, respect for others in general is not “uyamau.” We use sonchō for mutual respect or respect for law and order.

In compounds including this character, this is almost equivalent to respect or prudence.

Honorific expressions are called keigo. There are three styles of honorific expressions: polite language, respectful language and humble language. Polite language is teineigo and it is also known as desumasutai.

If you want to know about desumasutai in detail, visit here.

Keii means respect. Showing respect is expressed as “keii wo shimesu.”

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1. Draw the dot on the top.
2. Draw the horizontal stroke crossing the previous stroke.
3. Draw the sweeping stroke crossing the previous stroke.
4. Draw the sweeping stroke.
5. Draw the hook with an upward turn.
6. Draw the left side of the rectangle.
7. Draw the upper and right sides of the rectangle.
8. Draw the lower side of the rectangle.
9. Draw the sweeping stroke from top.
10. Draw the horizontal stroke touching the previous stroke.
11. Draw the sweeping stroke from the upper right to the bottom center.
12. Draw the sweeping stroke crossing the previous stroke. Make the end of the stroke broader.