Introduction to Keigo

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

JLPT N4 Japanese self-study — interactive practice, instant feedback, completely free.