Topic N4
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Japanese Learning
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
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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)
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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)