How to use 敬語 (けいご)
Meaning of 敬語
The Japanese verb "敬語" (けいご, keigo) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- Honorific Language: Refers to the system of speech used in Japanese to show respect, politeness, or to indicate social distance or status differences.
- Example: 彼はいつも敬語を使う。
- Translation: He always uses honorific language.
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Dialogue
ビンタの… おとがめは？
What about the punishment for the slap?
（エドワード） えっ そんなもん ないない！
(Edward) Eh, there's nothing like that!
（エドワード） なんでそんなに気 遣うん だよ？
(Edward) Why do you care so much?
国家錬金術師は 軍の少佐に相当しますから
A State Alchemist is equivalent to a military major.
うんうん…
Yeah, yeah...
オレはそんなもんのために 国家資格を取っ たわけじゃないし
I didn't get a national qualification for that kind of thing,
👉👉敬語だって使う必要ないよ
and there's no need to use polite language.
あら そう？
Oh, really?
いやあ 気 遣って損したかなあ
Maybe I lost out by being too considerate.
（エドワード）順応はやっ！
(Edward) He adapts quickly!