noun
honorific language; polite speech; keigo
Linguistic term for the Japanese system of respectful, humble, and polite language. Covers 尊敬語, 謙譲語, and 丁寧語.
日本語を勉強するなら、敬語は避けて通れない。
If you study Japanese, you can't avoid keigo.
面接では正しい敬語を使うことが大切だ。
It's important to use correct honorific language in an interview.