Word details

敬譲語

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 敬譲語.

Dictionary

Entry

敬譲語いじょうごNoun
1

Linguistics

humble and honorific expressions; polite speech

2

Linguistics

honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language

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

defer, turnover, transfer, convey

20 strokesFrequency 984JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ジョウ

Kun

ゆず.る

Nanori

ゆずり

word, speech, language

14 strokesFrequency 301JLPT N4Grade 2

On

Kun

かた.るかた.らう

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