リスペクト
りすぺくと
noun / suru verb
respect, admiration
1.
respect, admiration
Deep respect or admiration for someone's abilities, achievements, or character. Used especially among younger generations and in creative fields.
先輩をリスペクトしている。
I respect my senior.
リスペクトの気持ちを込めて演奏した。
I played with a feeling of respect.
彼の作品へのリスペクトがあるからこそ、カバーする価値がある。
Precisely because there is respect for his work, it's worth doing a cover.
リスペクト is borrowed from English "respect" and is commonly used among younger generations and in music, sports, and creative contexts. It carries a nuance of genuine admiration.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- リスペクトする: to respect
- リスペクトを込めて: with respect
- 相互リスペクト: mutual respect
リスペクト VS 尊敬:
尊敬 is the traditional Japanese word for respect, used in formal contexts and keigo. リスペクト is more casual and often implies admiration for skill or creativity rather than hierarchical respect.