What does 敬意 mean?
敬意 is a Japanese noun meaning “respect (shown to someone)” or “tribute” in English. It is written as 敬意 in kanji, けいい in hiragana, and keii in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
お年寄りには敬意を払うべきだ。
We should show respect to the elderly.
彼の努力に敬意を表したい。
I'd like to pay tribute to his hard work.