尊敬

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 尊敬 is read そんけい and means holding someone's character or abilities in high regard.
• Basic usage: It is used for a teacher who faces difficulties sincerely or a person one wants to emulate.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Compared with 尊重
  • 尊敬 focuses on looking up to someone as admirable, while 尊重(そんちょう) focuses on recognizing and valuing things such as opinions or rights. Admiring a person and respecting that person's opinion are distinct.