尊重

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 尊重 is read as そんちょう and means respecting or giving due importance to an opinion or wish.
• Basic usage: It can describe mutual respect in a discussion or a decision that honors the person's own preference.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Regarding each other's views
  • 互いの意見を尊重する means treating each person's opinion with respect. Example: 話し合いでは互いの意見を尊重しましょう。
• Honoring the person's wish
  • 本人の希望を尊重する means giving importance to what the person concerned wants. Example: 本人の希望を尊重して日程を変更しました。