N4 grammar · Lesson 31

Introduction to keigo: respectful, humble and polite

先生せんせいは何時なんじごろいらっしゃいますか。

Three kinds of keigo: respectful (raises others), humble (lowers you) and polite. Learn the special verbs, 「お〜になる」, 「お〜する」 and what staff say.

Practise Paid

In this lesson

  1. 01The three kinds of keigo
  2. 02Common special keigo verbs
  3. 03「お〜になる」 and 「お〜する」
  4. 04What shop staff and stations say (you only need to understand these)

Practice

  • Match the ordinary verbs to their respectful forms
  • Match the ordinary verbs to their humble forms
  • Choose the right expression
  • Choose the phrase for each blank
  • Change into keigo
  • Put the pieces in order
  • Understanding shop staff and stations

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