Meaning

Primary

Respectful

Alternative

Reverent

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of respect? It's respectful.

Reading

うやうやしい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You learned this reading when you learned the kanji so you should be able to read this too.

Context

Context Sentences

二人は神前で恭しく頭を下げた。

The couple respectfully bowed their heads before the altar.

Kanji Composition