“Esteem” in Japanese
Short answer
Esteem in Japanese is “尊敬” (sonkei). Full meaning: respect, esteem, reverence, honour, honor.
Other ways to say “Esteem” in Japanese
尊重
sonchou respect, esteem, regard
自尊
jison self-respect, esteem, self-importance, pride
輿望
yobou popularity, esteem, reputation, confidence
渇仰
katsugou adoration, reverence, esteem
そんけい
sonkei respect, esteem, reverence, honour, honor
敬い
uyamai reverence, respect, honor, honour, veneration, esteem
相場
souba market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom), estimation, esteem
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