Honorific

Asu sochira ni ukagaimasu “Kenjou-form” is one of the honorific forms in Japanese that expresses the speaker’s own actions. This form is important because it reflects humility, which is essential when speaking to someone in a higher position, such as a superior or elder. The use of “Kenjou-form” demonstrates that you are lowering yourself while […]

Yamadasan ga okoshi ni narimashita “Sonkei-form” is one of the three main types of honorific language in Japanese. It is specifically used to show respect when describing the actions of those in higher positions, such as superiors, elders, or people outside of your close group (soto). This form is never used for your own actions,

Goryoushin wa ogenki desuka? Honorific expressions in Japanese are mainly divided into three categories: “Teinei-form,” “Sonkei-form,” and “Kenjou-form.” In this lesson, you will learn about the “Teinei-form.”“Teinei” is a more polite and refined version of basic speech. It is a neutral and courteous way of speaking, often used in everyday conversations where politeness is required,

Kukkii o moraimashita We previously learned “ageru” and “yaru,” which describe the transfer of objects from “uchi” (inside one’s own group or territory) to “soto” (outside of it). In this lesson, we will focus on the verbs that describe the transfer in the opposite direction—from “soto” (outside) to “uchi” (inside). The verbs “morau” and “kureru”

Kodomo ni kukkii o agemashita “ageru” and “yaru” In this lesson, you will learn how to describe the transfer of objects between two people. In Japanese, the flow of objects is often tied to the relationship between the giver and the receiver. Two common verbs for giving are “ageru” and “yaru.” While both verbs express