Unit 1 - Section 4: Honorific Practice

Practice Quiz

Advanced Verb Extensions Summary

Complete your mastery of advanced verb patterns combining keigo, passive, and causative forms.

Combining Honorific with Passive/Causative

Honorific + Passive Pattern:

Create respect through passive voice in keigo contexts

  • 先生は学生に見られました。 (Normal) vs. 先生がご覧になられました。 (Keigo)
  • Shows deep respect by using special honorific verbs first

Causative in Honorific Contexts

Indirect causative expression:
  • 部長にご報告させていただきたいのですが。 - "Would we be able to have the manager report (allow us to cause the manager to report)?"
  • Shows respect while expressing causation

Advanced Verb Pattern Chart

Pattern Function Formality Level
～られる Passive Form Standard
～させる Causative Form Standard
～させられる Causative Passive Standard
お～になる Honorific Formal
～させていただく Humble Causative Very Formal

Study Tips for Unit Completion

Mastering Advanced Verb Extensions:
  • Build on foundations: Master each form independently before combining
  • Context awareness: Use combinations appropriately in business/formal settings
  • Active practice: Write emails and formal messages to internalize patterns
  • Native observation: Pay attention to how these patterns are used in real Japanese
  • Gradual integration: Don't force unnatural combinations; use what fits your needs

Advanced Unit 1 Completion Achievement

You have now mastered:
  • ✅ Special honorific verbs (Lesson 1_1)
  • ✅ Passive voice forms and usage (Lesson 1_2)
  • ✅ Causative and causative passive forms (Lesson 1_3)
  • ✅ Advanced verb pattern combinations (Lesson 1_4)

Ready to proceed to Unit 2! Advanced conditional forms and auxiliary verbs await.

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Study Tips
  • Read each example carefully
  • Practice pronunciation aloud
  • Create your own sentences to reinforce memory
  • Finish the section quiz