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.
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.
Please always use polite language with customers.
It's normal to speak to teachers using honorific language.
I'm bad at keigo and often make mistakes.
New employees need to master honorific language soon after joining the company.
relative honorifics; relative respectful speech
absolute honorifics; absolute respectful speech