85 Basic Expressions of Japanese Honorifics for Quick and Easy Use

This excellent book, part of the very popular Speak Japanese! series, is focused on helping Japanese language learners get a fundamental mastery of the notoriously difficult Japanese honorific language, keigo. Before starting the book, the reader will first learn what keigo is and its role in society. You will learn the basic characteristics of Japanese people and Japanese society, such as the awareness of "uchi to soto" (inside group and outside group) and how to use keigo depending on the person with whom you are conversing. The first chapter of the book is dedicated to helping readers learn the basics of keigo, such as “dochira” and “donata” instead of “doko” and “dare”, and how to use honorific prefixes and suffixes. The second and third chapters of the book introduce specific polite words and phrases in respectful and humble Japanese. Each word or phrase is given its own dedicated double-page section, with examples of how to use it and the opportunity to practice yourself. This cl