Kenjōgo is even less consistent in its form than sonkeigo. Verbs can be left in the dictionary form, especially if the conversation is spoken. If you attach a よ ( yo) to make it だよ ( da yo), that form can be used by either men or women. In casual and spoken Japanese, desu is often shortened to だ ( da), while the verb conjugation of – masu isn’t added at all. Perhaps you didn’t know that these two endings made your Japanese more polite.
Simply end your sentences with です ( desu ) or the verb form ます ( masu). Teineigo is the basic polite form of Japanese. You might already be familiar with teineigo without realizing it. Let’s look at the three major levels of keigo. You might find these titles being used in sports and classroom settings as well.ĭepending on the situation and the conversation, different types of keigo will be necessary. The senpai/kouhai status extends beyond the workplace sometimes. If you are talking to your kouhai, it’s alright to speak casually or with some teineigo (polite form of Japanese). If you speak to your senpai (someone who is older or has been in the job longer than yourself), you will always use keigo. Keigo‘s role is especially strong in the workplace, where experience and age determine 先輩 ( senpai) or 後輩 ( kouhai) relationships.
Those considered to be “outside” (外, soto) of your circle are elders, superiors in the workplace, customers, and other individuals of status.
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