noun
humble language; humble form
Linguistic term for Japanese honorific expressions that lower the speaker's or in-group's actions to show respect to the listener or a third party. Contrasts with 尊敬語 (respectful language) and 丁寧語 (polite language).
「いただく」は「食べる」の謙譲語です。
"Itadaku" is the humble form of "taberu".
謙譲語を正しく使えるようになりたい。
I want to become able to use humble language correctly.
Polite language marked by です・ます, used for general politeness, while 謙譲語 specifically humbles the speaker.
Compound of 謙譲 (modesty, humility) and 語 (language, word).