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A3 Noun
謙譲語humble language (e.g. itadaku)
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humble language (e.g. itadaku)
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謙譲語 【けんじょうご】
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謙譲語は敬語の一種である。
Humble language is a type of honorific language.
自分を低めて相手を高める敬語が謙譲語だ。
Humble language, which lowers oneself and elevates the other person, is called humble language.
敬語には謙譲語と尊敬語の2種類があるそうです。
In keigo, there are two types: humble language and respectful language.
生徒:「先生!尊敬語と謙譲語の違いが何か教えてください!」
Student: "Teacher! Please teach me the difference between honorific language and humble language!"
謙譲語には「うかがう」や「いただく」といった特別の語があります。
In humble language, there are special words like "ukagau" and "itadaku."
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