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Kotomora

謙けん譲じょ語うIごIに

Meanings

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noun

humble language II; courteous humble language

A category of Japanese keigo where the speaker uses humble forms to show politeness or courtesy, without the action necessarily being directed at the listener. Contrasts with 謙譲語I, where the action is directed toward the listener or a third party.

See also: 謙譲語I