Honorific language/business manners: Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan (10 scenes)
The "honorific language" that Japanese language learners have the most trouble with is organized in an easy-to-understand manner by pattern.
About This Pack
尊敬語 (sonkeigo) expresses respect for the actions of someone else. 謙譲語 (kenjōgo) describes actions on your own side humbly to show respect to others. 丁寧語 (teineigo) includes polite forms such as です and ます. First identify whose action you are describing, then practise an expression suited to the situation.
This pack groups together useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan around Honorific language/business manners. You can quickly compare polite requests, short replies, and common questions used by foreigners living in Japan.
Japanese Sonkeigo (Respectful Language) Phrase Guide
Master Japanese keigo (honorifics) with clear examples. Politeness levels, real-...
Keigo/MannersJapanese Keigo Kenjo Phrases
Master Japanese keigo (honorifics) with clear examples. Politeness levels, real-...
Keigo/MannersJapanese Keigo Clerical Phrases
Master Japanese keigo (honorifics) with clear examples. Politeness levels, real-...
Keigo/MannersJapanese Keigo Email Phrases
Master Japanese keigo (honorifics) with clear examples. Politeness levels, real-...
Keigo/MannersJapanese Keigo Bow Manner Phrases
Master Japanese keigo (honorifics) with clear examples. Politeness levels, real-...
Keigo/MannersJapanese Apology Keigo Phrases
Master Japanese keigo (honorifics) with clear examples. Politeness levels, real-...
Keigo/MannersJapanese Keigo Refusal Phrases
Master Japanese keigo (honorifics) with clear examples. Politeness levels, real-...
Keigo/MannersJapanese Gratitude Keigo Phrases
Master Japanese keigo (honorifics) with clear examples. Politeness levels, real-...
Keigo/MannersJapanese Keigo Honorific Prefix Phrases
Master Japanese keigo (honorifics) with clear examples. Politeness levels, real-...
Keigo/MannersJapanese Keigo Business Greeting Phrases
Master Japanese keigo (honorifics) with clear examples. Politeness levels, real-...
Scene Packs
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