L20: Humble Expressions Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What do humble expressions… express?
A
An action you do out of respect for others.
The other is included or marked in the sentence
2
Q
How to use it?
A
お ＋ Verb stem +する
For words you KNOW were used.
会う、かす、かりる （meet, lend, borrow）
ご OR お ＋ する verb
もらう becomes いただく
あげる becomes さしあげる
うかがく is a special verb for both visiting and asking
3
Q
Differences between Honorific Expressions, Extra-modest Expressions, and Humble Expressions?
A
Honorific: exalt the subject of the sentence, NOT YOU.
Extra-modest Expression: Talk modesty of what you do. Can include your family or company. NEVER INCLUDES PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF YOUR GROUP.
Humble Expressions: DEMOTE yourself to RAISE another. Humble your actions towards a respected other person.
