Kanji: 恭 (Respectful)
The kanji 恭 means "respectful," "polite," or "courteous." It describes a sincere and humble attitude of reverence towards others.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): キョウ (kyō) / ク (ku)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): うやうや（しい）(uyauyashii)
Common Words & Usage:
恭敬 (kyōkei) - Noun. Deep respect, reverence.
恭しい (uyauyashii) - I-adjective. Respectful, reverent.
恭賀 (kyōga) - Noun. Respectful congratulations.
恭順 (kyōjun) - Noun. Obedience, submission.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 彼は目上の人に常に恭しい態度で接する。
Romaji: Kare wa meue no hito ni tsuneni uyauyashii taido de sessuru.
English: He always interacts with his superiors in a respectful manner.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 恭 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.