Menu
Understanding Japanese honorifics is crucial for anyone aiming to master the language, as they play an essential role in conveying respect, humility, and social hierarchy. Japanese honorifics are not just about polite endings; they encompass a range of prefixes, suffixes, and specific word choices that vary depending on the context and the relationship between the speakers. Mastering these nuances can significantly enhance your communication skills and deepen your appreciation for Japanese culture. In these exercises, you will practice using honorifics correctly in various scenarios, ensuring you can navigate both formal and informal interactions with confidence. Our comprehensive practice exercises cover a wide array of situations, from daily casual conversations to formal business settings. By engaging with these exercises, you will learn to apply the appropriate honorifics when addressing family members, friends, colleagues, and superiors. Whether you are a beginner just starting to learn Japanese or an advanced learner looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide the structured practice you need to achieve fluency in using Japanese honorifics. Dive in and start mastering the art of respectful and effective communication in Japanese!
1. 先生は今どこに*いらっしゃいます*か (polite form of "いる").
2. 部長は何を*召し上がりました*か (polite form of "食べる").
3. 田中さんはお酒を*召し上がらない*そうです (polite form of "飲む").
4. 社長にお手紙を*差し上げました* (polite form of "あげる").
5. こちらに*おいでになります*か (polite form of "来る").
6. 先生のお名前を*存じ上げて*おります (humble form of "知っている").
7. 部長に会議の資料を*ご覧いただきました* (polite form of "見る").
8. 田中さんは明日会社に*お越しになります*か (polite form of "来る").
9. 社長にご意見を*伺いました* (humble form of "聞く").
10. 先生のお宅に*伺います* (humble form of "訪ねる").
1. 田中さんは何時に*いらっしゃいます*か？ (polite form of 来る)
2. 部長は今日は*お休み*です。 (polite form of 休む)
3. 社長に*お会い*しましたか？ (polite form of 会う)
4. 先生が*おっしゃった*ことを覚えていますか？ (polite form of 言う)
5. お客様はまだ*お待ち*です。 (polite form of 待つ)
6. こちらに*お座り*ください。 (polite form of 座る)
7. すみませんが、もう一度*おっしゃって*いただけますか？ (polite form of 言う)
8. 社長は何を*召し上がります*か？ (polite form of 食べる)
9. 明日、先生の家に*うかがいます*。 (polite form of 行く)
10. 会議の時間を*ご存知*ですか？ (polite form of 知る)
1. 田中さんはどこに *いらっしゃいます* か？ (honorific form of "to be" for people)
2. 昨日、社長に *お会いしました* 。 (honorific form of "to meet")
3. 先生は何を *召し上がります* か？ (honorific form of "to eat")
4. 部長は何時に *お帰りになります* か？ (honorific form of "to return")
5. お客様が *お見えになります* 。 (honorific form of "to come")
6. 先生のご意見を *伺いました* 。 (humble form of "to listen")
7. 社長が *お話しになります* 。 (honorific form of "to speak")
8. 私がメールを *お送りいたします* 。 (humble form of "to send")
9. 弊社の製品を *ご覧ください* 。 (honorific form of "to look")
10. 田中部長に *お電話いたしました* 。 (humble form of "to call")
