Meaning

Primary

Honorific

Alternatives

Term Of Respect, Keigo

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Respect language is what you speak to someone you respect and want to elevate. You can do this using this type of Japanese, which is known as honorific language.

Reading

けいご
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

あの女が私に敬語を使わないなんて、本当に屈辱的だわ。

It’s so humiliating that she never uses honorifics with me.

Kanji Composition