Learn JLPT N4 Lesson 49 Grammar

Lesson 49 grammar ( polite and honorific japanese explained )

In this lesson, you will learn how to use polite and honorific forms in japanese. These forms are used to show respect and good manners in daily conversation.

1️⃣ teineigo (ていねいご)

- teineigo is polite language.

- It is used in normal conversations with teachers, strangers, or seniors.

- uses masu form

- sounds polite and soft

- does not raise or lower anyone

Example meaning: talk politely to anyone

2️⃣ sonkeigo (そんけいご)

- sonkeigo is respectful language.

- It is used when talking about someone important.

- used for teacher, boss, senior, customer

- raises the other person

- never used for yourself

Example meaning: show respect to others

3️⃣ kenjyougo (けんじょうご)

- kenjyougo is humble language.

- It is used when talking about your own actions.

- lowers yourself

- used to be polite to the listener

- common in formal situations

Example meaning: humble way to talk about yourself

4️⃣ o + verb + ni narimasu (お + かき + に なります)

- This is a respectful grammar pattern.

- used for actions of other people

- shows respect politely

- often used for teacher or senior

Example meaning: respectful way to say someone does something

5️⃣ o + verb + kudasai (お + かき + ください)

- This pattern is used to politely ask someone to do something.

- more polite than normal request

- very common in daily japanese

- used in shops, schools, offices

- Example meaning: please do something politely

📌 summary

- teineigo = polite speech

- sonkeigo = raise others

- kenjyougo = lower yourself

- o + verb + ni narimasu = respectful action

- o + verb + kudasai = polite request

This lesson is useful for:

- lesson 49 grammar

- japanese beginners

- jlpt students

- polite conversation practice