敬称

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 敬称(けいしょう) is an honorific used to address or refer to a person.
• Basic usage: It is used when choosing a title for a name or explaining how omitting it may sound depending on the relationship.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing 敬語
  • 敬語(けいご) covers respectful or humble language more broadly. 敬称 focuses on names and forms of address rather than the full range of honorific verb expressions.