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JLPT N2suru verbLevel estimated by Bebop

尊そん重ちょう

sonchou

to respect, to value

Often used for opinions, rights and wishes. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 私わたしは君きみの判断はんだんを尊重そんちょうする。

    I defer to your judgement.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. 彼かれの感情かんじょうを尊重そんちょうしなさい。

    Have respect for his feelings.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 少数意見しょうすういけんも尊重そんちょうしなければならない。

    You must also respect the opinions of the minority.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 尊重

  • 尊revered; valuableOnソンKunたっとい・とうとい・たっとぶ
  • 重heavy; importantOnジュウ・チョウKunえ・おもい・おもり

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