Word details

敬語

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 敬語.

Dictionary

Entry

敬語いごNounFreq #6623
1

Linguistics

honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language

Examples
日本語には敬語があります。
The Japanese language has honorific expressions.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

awe, respect, honor, revere

12 strokesFrequency 1,078JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ケイキョウ

Kun

うやま.う

Nanori

たかたかしたけとしのりひろゆきよし

word, speech, language

14 strokesFrequency 301JLPT N4Grade 2

On

Kun

かた.るかた.らう

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