Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ji

noun

/dʒiː/

Definition

A term of respect or endearment in several Asian languages.

Examples

In India, it’s common to address elders with ‘ji’ to show respect.
She greeted him with a warm smile and said, ‘Namaste, ji.’
The respectful ‘ji’ at the end of her name made the conversation more personable.

Meaning

In various contexts, ‘ji’ is used as a suffix or standalone word to convey respect, honor, or affection, especially in Hindi, Punjabi, and other languages.