Keigo (Honorific)

Sonkeigo (Special form)

  • Special form is a form of sonkeigo (尊敬語, respectful language) in which there are no fixed rules for verb conjugation. Instead, it can be created for each verb by allowing it to undergo unique conjugation.
  • Note that it is preferred for verbs with special forms to use the special form rather than the basic form.

Example Sentences

  • 部長(ぶちょう)の奥様(おくさま)が、プレゼントをくださいました。
    The wife of the manager gave me a gift.
  • 田中部長(たなかぶちょう)が結婚(けっこん)なさるのを、ご存(ぞん)じですか。
    Did you know that Mr. Tanaka is getting married?
  • 社長(しゃちょう)は、お部屋(へや)にいらっしゃる。
    The president is in his room.
  • 社長(しゃちょう)、コーヒーを召(め)し上(あ)がりますか。
    Would you like some coffee, boss?
  • 先生(せんせい)は教室(きょうしつ)にいらっしゃいます。
    The teacher is in the classroom.
  • 社長(しゃちょう)は毎朝(まいあさ)、新聞(しんぶん)をご覧(らん)になります。
    The company president reads the newspaper every morning.
  • 社長(しゃちょう)、A社(しゃ)の田中(たなか)様(さま)をご存(ぞん)じですか。
    President, do you know Mr. Tanaka from Company A?
  • ええ。おっしゃるとおりです。
    Yes. You are right.
  • あの…。お仕事(しごと)は何(なに)をなさっているんですか。
    Um.... What kind of job do you do?

Tags

JLPT N4