“Respectful” in Japanese
Short answer
Respectful in Japanese is “恭しい” (uyauyashii). Full meaning: polite, respectful, reverent.
Other ways to say “Respectful” in Japanese
粛
shuku solemn, respectful, reverent; silent, quiet
ウヤウヤしい
uyauyashii polite, respectful, reverent
うやうやしい
uyauyashii polite, respectful, reverent
礼やか
iyayaka polite, respectful, reverent
手厚い
teatsui warm (treatment, reception, etc.), kind, cordial, hospitable, courteous, respectful
温良恭倹譲
onryoukyoukenjou cordial, obedient, respectful, modest, and moderate
恭し
uyauyashi polite, respectful, reverent
恭しく
uyauyashiku polite, respectful, reverent
うやうやし
uyauyashi polite, respectful, reverent
ウヤウヤし
uyauyashi polite, respectful, reverent
鞠躬如
kikkyuujo deferential, humble, reverent, respectful
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