honorific

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/

Noun

A title. (e.g., Mister, Misses, Doctor, Professor) / A term of respect; respectful language. / (linguistics) A word or word form expressing the speaker's respect for the hearer or the referent.

Japanese Meaning

敬称：『Mister』『Misses』『Doctor』『Professor』など、相手に対する尊敬を表す呼称。 / 尊敬語または丁寧な表現：相手に敬意を示すための言葉や表現。 / 言語学的用語：話し手が、聞き手や言及対象に対して敬意を示すための単語や語形のこと。

What is this buttons?

When addressing professors, choosing the correct honorific can show both respect and professionalism.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

教授に話しかけるとき、適切な敬称を使うことで敬意とプロフェッショナリズムを示すことができます。

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Sense（1）

A title. (e.g., Mister, Misses, Doctor, Professor)

Sense（2）

A term of respect; respectful language.

Sense（3）

(linguistics) A word or word form expressing the speaker's respect for the hearer or the referent.

honorifics

（ plural ）

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