Vocab Info
N4 Noun
敬語honorific, term of respect, polite expression, honorific language
Dictionary Definition
Noun
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honorific, term of respect, polite expression, honorific language
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敬語 【けいご】
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先生に対して敬語を使う。
I will use honorifics with teachers.
あなたはいつ敬語を習いました?
When did you learn honorific language?
上司と話す際は敬語を使わなくてはなりません。
You must use honorific language when speaking with your boss.
母に「目上の人には敬語を使いなさい。」と言われた。
My mother told me: 'Use honorific language toward superiors.'
敬語を使うと相手との距離が縮まりにくいと考えられています。
It is believed that using honorifics makes it difficult to get close to the other party.
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