御

Readings

Kana: お、おん

Romaji: o, on

Definition

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1

honorific/polite/humble prefix

Note: usu. before a term with an kun-yomi reading; おん is more formal

Note: honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language; polite (teineigo) language; humble (kenjougo) language; word usually written using kana alone

See also: 御 (reading ご, entry #1)

Kanji

御

Readings: ギョ、 ゴ、 おん-、 お-、 み-

Meanings: honorable, manipulate, govern

Example Sentences

ご用件(ようけん)は？

➥May I help you?

ご親切(しんせつ)に。

➥How nice of you!

お幸(しあわ)せに！

➥I hope you'll be happy forever.

ご同様(どうよう)に。

➥The same to you.

お名前(なまえ)は？

➥May I have your name?

お元気(げんき)で！

➥Good luck to you!