Meaning of 敬意を払う in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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敬意を払う, 敬意をはらう
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Kana Readingけいいをはらう
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Romajikeiiwoharau
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `u` ending
- Meaning
- to pay respect (to)
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Example Sentences
敬意を払う, 敬意をはらう, けいいをはらう used in context
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Respect is due to the proletariat.
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Pay honor to the brave.
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Respect is due to older people.
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We have to be respectful to our seniors.
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We must have respect for tradition.
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しかしながら、日本の高校で私の注意を最も引いたのは、先生に対して生徒が多大な敬意を払っているということでした。
What I most noticed about my Japanese high school, however, was the great respect shown by students toward their teachers.
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Kanji found in this word
pay, clear out, prune, banish, dispose of
On: フツ, ヒツ, ホツ
Kun: はら.う, -はら.い, -ばら.い
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