(けいけん)

けいけん
na-adjective
pious; devout; reverent
formalreligionpersonality
1. pious; devout; reverent
Deeply and sincerely religious in attitude and conduct. Used of believers of any faith, and of the hushed, respectful manner people adopt before something sacred. A written, somewhat elevated word.
敬虔(けいけん)なクリスチャンだ。
She is a devout Christian.
Every morning my grandmother puts her hands together before the family altar in a reverent spirit.
The worshippers stood before the main shrine with reverent expressions and quietly bowed their heads.

Chiefly written and formal; in speech, 信心深(しんじんぶか) is the everyday equivalent.

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