お〜になる

Formationお + verb stem + になる

This frame raises the person you are talking about, so it is used for customers, superiors and guests. It never describes your own actions. Some verbs have their own honorific word instead, and those win when they exist.

Examples

お〜になる is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. 先方せんぽうがお出しゅつになりません。

   Your party doesn't answer.

2. 雨具あまぐをお持もちになりましたか。

   Do you have rain gear with you?

3. 相手方あいてがたがお出しゅつになりました。

   Your party is on line.

4. お客様きゃくさまがお着つきになった。

   Our guests have arrived.

5. お帰かえりの際さいには傘かさをお持もちになるのを忘わすれないでください。

   Don't forget to take your umbrella when you leave.