お Japanese Grammar Basic

Browse 6 Japanese Grammar Basic entries for Japanese under お.

Kana お

  1. 多い・おおい (many/much) おおい An い-adjective meaning 'many,' 'much,' or 'a lot.' It describes a large quantity or number of something and is used as a predicate, not a...
  2. ～ておく (in advance) おく An auxiliary verb attached to the て form indicating that an action is done in advance, in preparation for a future need or situation. It ...
  3. ～終わる・おわる (finish doing) おわる A compound verb suffix attached to the verb stem that indicates the completion or finishing of an action. It expresses that an activity h...
  4. お～ (polite prefix) お A prefix attached to nouns, adjectives, and some verbs to express politeness, respect, or refinement. It elevates the social register of ...
  5. お～する (humble action) おする A humble expression used when the speaker describes their own action performed for the benefit of someone of higher status. It lowers the...
  6. お～になる (honorific action) おになる An honorific expression used to describe the actions of someone the speaker respects, such as a superior, teacher, or customer. It elevat...