• 尊敬そんけい — respect; esteem
• 尊重そんちょう — respect; value
• 尊厳そんげん — dignity; honor
• 自尊心じそんしん — self-respect; pride
• 尊命そんめい — noble command
• 本尊ほんぞん — principal object of worship

尊 depicts a ceremonial offering (related to libation) combined with 寸すん (a measured, deliberate act), evoking formal reverence. The character broadened from ritual honor toward people or deities to modern senses of respect, dignity, and self-worth.

彼かれは 尊敬そんけいされる 指導者しどうしゃです。
He is a respected leader.

文化ぶんかの違ちがいを 尊重そんちょうすることが 大切たいせつです。
It’s important to respect cultural differences.