JLPT N4 • CONJUGATIONS

do respectfully (Sonkeigo)

Practice Question

🎉 Explanation

English Explanation

This is an honorific (Sonkeigo) form used to show respect when talking about a superior's action. It means "to do (respectfully)." Attach お to the V-masu stem and add になる. Example: 社長はもうお帰りになりました (The company president has already returned).

日本語解説

尊敬語で、目上の人の動作や状態を敬って言うときに使います。「お〜になる」の形や、特別な尊敬語動詞(いらっしゃる等)があります。

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