Meanings
Prefix
Honorific
Humble
Polite
Usually written in kana
1. honorific/polite/humble prefix
usu. before a term with an on-yomi reading
Suffix
Honorific
2. honorific suffix
after a noun indicating a person
Alt. forms
Kanji used
honorable
Pitch accent
Top 3100
Used in vocabulary (172 in total)
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
presence (of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.); outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade); My Lord; My Lady
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
Examples (19 in total)
Where are you from?
You are from Hokkaido, aren't you?
How is it going with your family?
I am in full accord with your viewpoint.
Tell me something about your family.
When are you going to leave for London?
Please help yourself to the sweets.
Is your mother at home now?
I cannot, however, agree to your opinion.
We are grateful to you for your help.
Are you interested in buying an encyclopedia?
Please send my regards to your family.
Our policy is to satisfy our customers.
Please enjoy your stay at this hotel.
Please feel free to eat anything in the fridge.
This will be the book you're looking for.
Serve the coffee, please.
Please wait till he comes back.
Thank you for your letter of July 25 and the fabric sample.