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JLPT N3 · Manners

敬う

うやまう

to respect

Stroke order of 敬う

2 characters, 14 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

敬 · 12 strokesう · 2 strokes

Memory trick

A respectful (敬) attitude toward elders.

Parts: 敬 respect + う

The characters in 敬う

  • う う — u (2 strokes)

Example sentence

お年寄りを敬う。

おとしよりをうやまう。

We respect the elderly.

Words with 敬

More words: Manners

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