Meanings
Prefix
Honorific
Humble
Polite
Usually written in kana
1. honorific/polite/humble prefix
usu. before a term with a kun-yomi reading; おん is more formal
Alt. forms
Pitch accent
Top 100
Used in vocabulary (902 in total)
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
Examples (200 in total)
What's your name?
Please wait.
Are you waiting for anybody?