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!
（ロス･ブロッシュ）はああ…
(Ross & Brosh) Sigh...
（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!