noun
Linguistic term for respectful language that elevates the subject. One of the three main keigo categories, alongside 謙譲語 (humble language) and 丁寧語 (polite language).
日本語の敬語には尊敬語、謙譲語、丁寧語の三種類がある。
Japanese keigo includes three types: honorific language, humble language, and polite language.
「いらっしゃる」は「いる」の尊敬語です。
"Irassharu" is the honorific form of "iru."
Polite language that adds です・ます to show general politeness, without directly elevating or lowering anyone.
The broader category of respectful language, which includes 尊敬語, 謙譲語, and 丁寧語.
Compound of 尊敬 (respect) + 語 (language). The term is a modern linguistic classification for one type of Japanese honorific speech.