humble language (keigo): honorific expressions used to lower oneself or one's in-group while elevating the listener (e.g., itadaku). Also a linguistic term.
謙譲語の代表例は「いただく」や「差し上げる」だ。
Representative examples of humble language are 'itadaku' and 'sashiageru'.
先生にメールを書くときは謙譲語を正しく使うことが大切だ。
When writing to a teacher, it's important to use humble language correctly.
「行く」を謙譲語で言うと「伺う」や「参る」になる。
The humble forms of 'iku' ('to go') are 'ukagau' and 'mairu'.
ビジネスマナーの授業で謙譲語と尊敬語の使い分けを習った。
In the business etiquette class, I learned how to distinguish between humble and respectful language.