敬慕

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 敬慕 is read けいぼ and means revering someone with affection and admiration.
• Basic usage: In 弟子たちは亡き師を今も敬慕している。, the disciples still revere their late teacher.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Respect with personal attachment
  • 敬慕 includes affectionate admiration for a person, not just a high assessment of their ability. It is formal and should not be narrowed to romantic attraction.