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12課 敬語 教科書 p.52
Honorifics
12課

丁寧語

教科書 p.52
接続:です・ます・ございます
polite speech. Make all sentences polite, do not directly raise or lower the subject.
注意 / Note:Check the correct front form, subject and level of politeness; Don't just translate word for word.
比較 / Compare:Compare with structures in the same lesson to choose according to function in the whole sentence. Same 課: 尊敬語/謙譲語 — these models are often mistaken for each other, read the 接続 line carefully and then decide.
これは新しい商品です。
This is a new product.
受付は二階にございます。
The reception desk is on the second floor.
ただいま確認します。
I will check right away.

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