humble and honorific expressions; polite speech
Linguistics term covering both humble (謙譲語) and honorific (尊敬語) expressions, often contrasted with 敬語 (broader honorific language) or 謙譲語 (humble language alone).
See also: 謙譲語 (けんじょうご) · 敬語 (けいご)
Keijōgo is a concept that combines humble and honorific language.
The proper use of Japanese humble and honorific expressions is difficult.
honorific; term of respect; polite expression
Sometimes used loosely to refer to honorific language in general, overlapping with 敬語. In strict linguistic contexts, 敬譲語 specifically combines humble and honorific forms.
See also: 敬語 (けいご)
This expression falls under honorific language.
謙譲語 refers specifically to humble language used to lower the speaker's own actions. 敬譲語 includes both humble and honorific expressions.
尊敬語 refers specifically to honorific language used to elevate the listener or a third party. 敬譲語 includes both honorific and humble expressions.
Compound of 敬 (respect) + 譲 (humble) + 語 (language). A technical term in Japanese linguistics.