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A6 Auxiliary verb

ますused to indicate respect for the listener (or reader), used to indicate respect for those affected by the action

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Auxiliary verb

      1.

      expresses politeness towards the listener (or reader)

      Polite (teineigo) language, attaches to the -masu stem of a verb

    2. Auxiliary verb

      2.

      expresses respect towards those affected by the action

      Archaic, Humble (kenjougo) language

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    ます

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