Introduction to Keigo

JLPT N4 Japanese self-study　·　~20 min　·　Respectful & humble speech — sound polished

'The president is in the meeting room' uses いらっしゃる. 'I will go to Tokyo' uses まいります. Keigo transforms everyday verbs into polished expressions.

What you'll learn

• Respectful verbs: いらっしゃる, おっしゃる, 召し上がる (for superiors)
• Humble verbs: まいる, 申す, いただく (for yourself)
• When and why to use keigo in Japanese society

How to study “Introduction to Keigo”

“Introduction to Keigo” (Respectful & humble speech — sound polished) is a JLPT N4 chapter of our free Japanese self-study course, about 20 min. You learn by doing — flashcard drills and fill-in-the-blank quizzes graded on the spot — completely free, with no sign-up and no ad wall. Once it clicks, read the matching in-depth explainer over in Grammar.