お越しいただきありがとうございます
おこしいただきありがとうございます
Thank you for coming.
POINT“Thank you for coming” → “Thank you for coming”
Keigo/Manners
Japanese Sonkeigo (Respectful Language) Phrase Guide
Japanese honorific language explained with real scenarios and politeness levels. Example phrases · NG warnings · 9-language parallel translations
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This page focuses on Japanese Sonkeigo (Respectful Language) Phrase Guide 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 honorific words
- "Oh-naru" form
- special honorific words
- NG expression
Practice Phrases (8 Total)
お忙しいところ恐れ入ります
おいそがしいところおそれいります
Sorry to bother you when busy.
POINTFixed form of pillow words
ご覧になっていただけますでしょうか
ごらんになっていただけますでしょうか
Could you take a look?
POINT“Please take a look” → “Can you take a look?”
おっしゃる通りでございます
おっしゃるとおりでございます
As you say.
POINThonorific word of agreement
ご確認のほどお願い申し上げます
ごかくにんのほどおねがいもうしあげます
Please confirm.
POINTwritten format
お召し上がりください
おめしあがりください
Please eat.
POINT“Please eat” → respect
ご多忙中のところ恐縮でございます
ごたぼうちゅうのところきょうしゅくでございます
Sorry to intrude during your busy time.
POINTformal pillow words
ご足労おかけしました
ごそくろうおかけしました
Thank you for your trouble coming here.
POINTThanking visitors
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Practice with ECHO App →Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is “you can see” a double honorific?
A. Yes, "Please take a look" is sufficient. It is a misuse to overlap.
Q. In what situations is “desu・masu” sufficient?
A. There is no problem in speaking politely to colleagues and close business partners.
Q. What if I use the wrong honorific language?
A. If something is pointed out to you, just learn from it and change it next time, and you'll be fine.