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JLPT N5 Beginner

御

Honorific prefix indicating politeness or respect

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お standard written form
ご standard written form
1 Prefix

Politeness Prefix (お)

Applies to native Japanese vocabulary to soften the tone, express respect, or beautify the word.

Example

お 名前 は 何 です か 。

What is your name?

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2 Prefix

Politeness Prefix (ご)

Applies to Sino-Japanese vocabulary to add a layer of formality, respect, or humility.

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御
お, ご
Honorific prefix indicating politeness or respect
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この言葉を覚えましょう。

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