Keigo

Keigo, a linguistic phenomenon in Japanese culture, is a set of formal language conventions used to express politeness, respect, and social hierarchy in communication. It includes three main levels: sonkeigo, which uses honorific verb forms and humble expressions to show respect to superiors; kenjougo, which employs humble language to downplay oneself when speaking to higher-status individuals; and teineigo, a polite form of standard Japanese for formal settings. Keigo is crucial in Japanese society, reflecting hierarchy and politeness. It involves using respectful expressions, appropriate vocabulary, and complex grammatical forms. Mastering keigo is seen as a mark of maturity, professionalism, and social awareness.

"先生、おっしゃるとおりにいたします " (Sensei, ossharu to ori ni itashimasu.)

Translation: "As you have instructed, teacher, I will do as you say."

In this sentence, "おっしゃる" (ossharu) is a respectful and honorific verb form of "to say" used to address someone of higher status, which is an example of sonkeigo. The sentence also includes other keigo elements such as the honorific prefix "お" (o) attached to the verb, the respectful suffix "に" (ni) used with the verb "いたします" (itashimasu) to further convey politeness, and the humble verb form "いたします" (itashimasu) used to show humility. Together, these keigo elements demonstrate politeness and respect towards the addressed person in a formal setting.

by worthless_man42 April 21, 2023

Keine

To Keine is to achieve success through being mean, evil, cynical and etc.

Person 1: He befriended those people only to gain from them, thats how he got the job!

Person 2: What a bastard! I guess he had to Keine his way through.

by SHEIJH_ZERO May 24, 2023

Keine

To achieve success through evil manipulative and cynical ways

Person 1: He befriended those people only to gain from them! Thats how he got the new job!

Person 2: God he is an asshole, he just Keined!

by SHEIJH_ZERO May 24, 2023

Keigan

Has an 8.3 inch donger, circumcised. Always down for some fun😏. Has retarded friends. And his dad is very very ashy.(he dead. And creamated)

Did you see that Keigan? He’s packin, but his dad is dead.

by derpy digger June 17, 2023

Keianna

Your parents wanted to be creative with a basic name so like all people who have weird spelt k-names, your a bitch and nobody really likes you. You also have a lot of name troubles in school or work. Your looks are slightly above average and you think that the world revolves around you. It doesn't.

Starbucks Employee: Alright could I get a name for that order?
Keianna: Its Kieanna, spelt K E I-
Starbucks Employee: Ya no I'm not spelling all that
Keianna: What?
Starbucks Employee: NEXT

by Y33Y33JUIC3MAN July 31, 2023

Keinan

Keinan a man who can pull a girl way outta his league and has massive mental issues including but not limited to mammy issues, depression, anxiety, family issues in general and abandonment issues. But is funny af and has good style

Keinan- i have so many issues

by Massive muscle man August 11, 2023

Keigan Wright

This is a man from the land of the Picts, also known as "Scotland", he once asked Caitlin for a shag. He got rejected from Caitlin SWT, and now he is currently wondering how he will hide the fact he was going to fuck her under the sheets using his banana peel lubricant.

He is found lurking in the depths of the scottish highlands.

Person 1:Oh boy, can't wait to Keigan Wright that girl right there!
Person 2:Jolly gosh, why would you shag her?

by polishsausage2099 July 16, 2024