尊ぶ
とうとぶ
verb (godan)
to value, to prize, to revere
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 尊ぶ | 尊ばない |
| Present polite | 尊びます | 尊びません |
| Past | 尊んだ | 尊ばなかった |
| Past polite | 尊びました | 尊びませんでした |
| て form | 尊んで | 尊ばなくて |
| ている present | 尊んでいる | 尊んでいない |
| ている polite | 尊んでいます | 尊んでいません |
| ている past | 尊んでいた | 尊んでいなかった |
| ている past polite | 尊んでいました | 尊んでいませんでした |
| Conditional ば | 尊べば | 尊ばなければ |
| Conditional たら | 尊んだら | 尊ばなかったら |
| Volitional | 尊ぼう | — |
| Volitional polite | 尊びましょう | — |
| Potential | 尊べる | 尊べない |
| Passive | 尊ばれる | 尊ばれない |
| Causative | 尊ばせる | 尊ばせない |
| Imperative | 尊べ | 尊ぶな |
1.
to value, to prize, to hold in high regard
To consider something important and treat it with respect. Used for abstract values, principles, and things worthy of respect.
Usage
A literary and somewhat formal word. Used for abstract concepts like life, peace, tradition, freedom, and human rights. Common in speeches, essays, and formal writing.
Alternative reading
The same kanji 尊ぶ can also be read たっとぶ with the same meaning. Both readings are standard.
Similar words
- 大切にする: to treat with care (more everyday)
- 重んじる: to attach importance to (formal)
- 敬う: to respect, to revere (focuses more on people)
Common collocations
Related Words
Related:
尊ぶ (variant reading)
Compare:
大切にする (to treat with care)
Compare:
重んじる (to attach importance to)
Compare:
敬う (to respect, to revere)