The Japanese language has a system of honorific speech, referred to as keigo (Japanese: 敬 けい 語 ご, literally "respectful language"), parts of speech one function of which is to show that …

2021年9月15日 · The kanji for 敬語 (keigo), consists of 敬 (kei), which means “respectful or honored,” while 語 (go) means “language.” This tells us that keigo is polite or honorific …

2025年1月24日 · What are the three types of keigo? There are three types of keigo that are used based on the situation: sonkeigo (尊敬語) to show respect for others, kenjōgo (謙譲語) to be …

2023年9月20日 · What’s Japanese Keigo? 敬語 is a super polite form of Japanese used to either convey humility or respect. It’s a unique and beautiful part of the Japanese language and it …

2013年9月13日 · In keigo, there are three main categories: respectful language (sonkeigo 尊敬語 （ ）), humble/modest language (kenjougo 謙譲語 （ ）) and polite language (teineigo 丁寧語 …

2022年6月30日 · Japanese honorific language or Japanese honorific speech, called 敬語 (Keigo) in Japanese, is used to show respect to whomever you are speaking to. The Kanji for 敬語 is …

Teineigo is the basic way of being polite in Japanese and is absolutely crucial to master. As I’ve stated before: it is used everywhere, every day in Japan. The other two forms of keigo — …

2016年4月21日 · The word keigo (敬語) is written with the kanji that means “to respect” (敬) or “to admire” and the kanji for “language” (語).Japanese society has always cared for hierarchy to …

The honorific level of speech is called keigo (敬語). When speaking to those of much higher social status, (for example, customers, teachers or elders), one is supposed to use honorific speech. …

Keigo is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture and reflects the importance of showing respect and politeness in social interactions. By using keigo, speakers can convey their intentions, …