敬意

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 敬意 is read as けいい and means respect or esteem for a person, contribution, or culture.
• Basic usage: It appears when people express respect for someone's service or show respect toward another culture.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Expressing respect
  • 敬意を表す means openly showing one's respect. Example: 長年地域を支えた医師に、住民が敬意を表しました。
• Acting with respect
  • 敬意を払う means treating the other party with a respectful attitude. Example: 相手の文化に敬意を払いながら意見を述べました。