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Japanese Keigo Kenjo Phrases

Japanese honorific language explained with real scenarios and politeness levels. Example phrases · NG warnings · 9-language parallel translations

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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese Keigo Kenjo Phrases" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

What this page helps you say in Japan

This page focuses on Japanese Keigo Kenjo Phrases and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

What You'll Learn on This Page

Conversion of verbs into humble words
"~Isu" form
special humble expression
Avoid confusion with honorific words

Practice Phrases (8 Total)

私が担当いたします

わたくしがたんとういたします

I will be in charge.

POINT 担当いたします is a humble, polite way to describe your own responsibility. 担当する is the plain form; do not use いたします to elevate another person’s action.

ご説明させていただきます

ごせつめいさせていただきます

Let me explain.

POINTstandard of humility

伺います

うかがいます

I'll visit / ask.

POINTHumble words for “go” and “listen”

拝見いたしました

はいけんいたしました

I have seen it.

POINT"I saw it" → Kenjo

頂戴いたします

ちょうだいいたします

I gratefully receive it.

POINT 頂戴いたします is a formal humble expression for receiving something. もらう is the plain form. Use the humble expression for your own action in a formal exchange.

申し上げます

もうしあげます

I humbly state.

POINT"I say it" → Kenjo

お目にかかれて光栄です

おめにかかれてこうえいです

It's an honor to meet you.

POINTHumility at first meeting

後ほどお電話差し上げます

のちほどおでんわさしあげます

I'll call you later.

POINT“Call” → Kenjo

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do you use “I will do it” a lot?

A. It feels strange to use it too much. Use ``Itasu'' properly.

Q. What is the difference between humble language and polite language?

A. Polite language is aimed at the other person, while humble language lowers one's own behavior.

Q. What about "Thank you for your hard work"?

A. It is an expression of gratitude and is not classified as honorific language. Frequently used within the company.

Japanese Keigo Kenjo Phrases

What this page helps you say in Japan

What You'll Learn on This Page

Practice Phrases (8 Total)

Frequently Asked Questions

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