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[けい(敬)·けん(虔)]
keiken
na adjective, noun

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[けい(敬)·け·ん]
keiken
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English Meaning(s) for 敬虔

na adjective, noun
  1. pious; devout
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Definition and Synonyms for 敬虔

God-Fearing deeply religious
Synonyms: 信心深い, 敬虔
Earnest earnest
Synonyms: 切実, 敬虔

Meanings for each kanji in 敬虔

» awe; respect; honor; revere
» respect

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Sample Sentences for 敬虔

So characteristic of what a pious Christian would say, this courteous phrase.
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Tom's mother was a devout Catholic.
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The devout Christian persists in his belief.
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Tom acknowledges he is a devout Christian.
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