Topic N4

N4Grammar

Lesson 50: Humble Language (Kenjougo)

Learn about Humble Language (Kenjougo) used to lower one's own actions to show respect toward the listener.

Meaning

I (humbly) do ...

✏️ Structure

- nhóm 1 & 2: お + V-masu (bỏ masu) + します - nhóm 3: ご + Danh động từ + します

💡 Usage

Describes one's own or family's actions with humility. Not used for verbs with only one syllable before 'masu'.

📚 Examples

重そうですね。お持ちしましょうか。

Omosou desu ne. Omochi shimashou ka.

It looks heavy. Shall I carry it for you? (humble)

今日の 予定を ご説明します。

Kyou no yotei o gosetsumei shimasu.

I will explain today's schedule. (humble)

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