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respect

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. respect
2. esteem

This noun and する verb means to respect or show esteem for someone or something. It conveys a sense of valuing and honoring others' rights, opinions, or individuality, and is used in ethical, social, and interpersonal contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Before rules, let's start by respecting how the child feels.

Sentence 2

Above all, the right thing to do is respect the individual's own wishes.

Sentence 3

To be direct — we should prioritize individual circumstances over the rules.

Sentence 4

"I want to respect his beliefs," she said.

Sentence 5

By the way, are you actually respecting other people's time?