JAPANESE POLITENESS AND SUPER POLITE FORMS OF JAPANESE NEGATION
Abstract
The Japanese language and culture are well-known for their emphasis on politeness and honorifics, setting them apart from other cultural practices. This specific characteristic has been extensively studied by experts in Japanese language since the mid-20th century. To be polite Japanese people use “negative form” in particular cases with the meaning: “would you…?”, “do you want to….?”, “shall we….?” in polite way. In this article discusses Japanese politeness and super polite forms of Japanese negation.
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