Definition of 敬譲語 (けいじょうご)

けいじょうご

敬譲語

けいじょうご

keijougo

noun
1.
humble and honorific expressions, polite speech(linguistics)
2.
honorific, term of respect, polite expression, honorific language(linguistics)
Related Kanji
敬 awe, respect, honor, revere
譲 defer, turnover, transfer, convey
語 word, speech, language