What is the function of "o"?


Why do people have to add "o" to "namae" like "Onamae wa?"




お and ご are prefixes used to make a word sound more respectful/polite.

お prefixes words with kunyomi readings such as:

  * お客さん
  * お手洗い
  * お茶

ご prefixes words with onyomi readings such as:

  * ご飯
  * ご利用
  * ご注文




お and ご are prefixes used to make a word sound more respectful/polite.

お prefixes words with kunyomi readings such as:

  * お客さん
  * お手洗い
  * お茶

ご prefixes words with onyomi readings such as:

  * ご飯
  * ご利用
  * ご注文

