Category: Lesson

Learn the three respectful verb forms (Replacing / Adding / (ra)reru) and why you can’t use respectful verbs for yourself without sounding like a villain.

The “hierarchy” part of Japanese honorifics, where respectful and humble forms signal vertical distance.

You’ll learn why Japanese often skips “you” entirely, what to use instead, and how pronouns quietly carry social “vibes”.

Learn what Person Reference Terms are and why they’re important!