Vocabulary
What does 敬語 (けいご, keigo) mean?
敬語 (けいご, keigo) means honorific language.
Quick facts| Reading | けいご |
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| Romaji | keigo |
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| Part of speech | noun |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkeigo
honorific language
Genki 19Genki
- 1noun honorific; term of respect; polite expression
Example sentences
敬語の使い方は難しいです。
Using honorific language is difficult.
目上の人には敬語を使います。
I use honorific language with people who are senior to me.
