# respect: Japanese–English dictionary

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english/respect
Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: B1
Part of speech: noun, verb
IPA: /rɪˈspɛkt/
Katakana pronunciation: リスペクト

## Meaning 1: Social
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements; due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
### 日本語の意味
相手の能力、資質、業績に対して抱く深い感嘆の念。また、他者の感情、希望、権利を大切に扱うこと。

### Examples
- The students showed great respect for their teacher.
  - English: 生徒たちは先生に対して大きな敬意を払った。
- He has earned the respect of his peers through his hard work.
  - English: 彼は懸命な努力を通じて仲間からの尊敬を勝ち取った。
- We must have respect for the law.
  - English: 私たちは法を尊重しなければならない。

## Meaning 2: Social Interaction
To treat someone with politeness and consideration; to avoid offending or interfering with.

### Examples

  - English: You should respect your elders.

  - English: Please respect my privacy.

  - English: He tried to respect the wishes of his family.

## Meaning 3: Compliance
To comply with (a rule, law, or convention).

### Examples

  - English: You must respect the terms of the contract.

  - English: The company respects all environmental regulations.

  - English: We are taught to respect the rules of the game.

## Meaning 4: Abstract Quality
A particular aspect, point, or detail.

### Examples

  - English: In this respect, the situation is quite different.

  - English: The plan is good in many respects.

  - English: He is a good student in every respect.

## English equivalents
- respect
- esteem
- regard
- consideration
- admiration
## Japanese equivalents
- 尊敬
- 尊重
- 敬意
## Common patterns
- **respect for**: Having a feeling of deep admiration or due regard for someone or something. Example: She has a deep respect for nature.
- **respect someone/something**: To admire someone or something; to treat someone or something with politeness and consideration. Example: We must respect the opinions of others.
- **respect someone's privacy**: To avoid intruding on someone's personal life or space. Example: It's important to respect your roommate's privacy.
- **respect someone's wishes**: To consider and try to follow what someone wants. Example: The doctor agreed to respect the patient's wishes.
- **with respect to**: Concerning; in relation to. Example: There are several issues with respect to the new policy.

## More from Anaversity
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