# 恭 — Respect

Frequency rank 1791 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 怯 (Become frightened), less common than 猿 (Monkey).

- On’yomi: きょう
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 心 Heart (Kangxi 61)
- Frequency path: Level XIV of XX

A flood surges on top, with a heart and small elements below — the small heart respectfully endures the flood, showing deep reverence even as waters crash overhead.

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