重(おも)んじるto respect, to honor, to honour, to esteem, to prize

貴族(きぞく)は家柄(いえがら)を重(おも)んじています。

The nobility respects family lineage. {to respect, to honor, to honour, to esteem, to prize}

仕事(しごと)が早(はや)い彼(かれ)は社内(しゃない)で重(おも)んじられている。

He, who works quickly, is highly respected within the company. {to respect, to honor, to honour, to esteem, to prize}

社員(しゃいん)の意見(いけん)を重(おも)んじない社長(しゃちょう)は嫌(きら)われています。

The president who does not respect the opinions of the employees is disliked. {to respect, to honor, to honour, to esteem, to prize}

命(いのち)よりも面子(めんつ)を重(おも)んじるなんて、どうかしている。

Prioritizing honor over life itself is somehow wrong. {to respect, to honor, to honour, to esteem, to prize}

礼(れい)を重(おも)んじろとばかりに、先輩(せんぱい)にお辞儀(じぎ)をすることを強要(きょうよう)されました。

I was compelled to bow to my senior as if to emphasize the importance of showing respect. {to respect, to honor, to honour, to esteem, to prize}