O

JLPT N3

Usually written in kana.

Also read:

御 (O) is a Japanese prefix meaning “honorific/polite/humble prefix”.

Meanings

  1. prefixhonorific/polite/humble prefixusu. before a term with a kun-yomi reading; おん is more formal

Examples

  • May his soul rest in peace.

  • Could you be a little quieter, sir?

  • Be my guest.

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