In Japanese, humble language, or 謙ken譲zyou語go, is used to show respect by lowering the speaker in relation to the listener. It's typically used when referring to one's own actions or the actions of those in one's group toward someone of higher status, such as a client, boss, teacher, or elder. Humble language focuses on the speaker's humility, emphasizing politeness and respect.

Humble language can also be used to refer to actions of people within your group (like family or colleagues). This places your group in a lower or humble position compared to the person or people you’re addressing.

In this lesson you will learn to use five humble verbs:

差saし上aげる, which is a humble form of あげる (to give)
申moし上aげる, which is a humble form of 言iう (to say)
伺ukagaう, which is a humble form of 聞kiく (to say) and 訪tazuねる (to visit)
致itaす, which is a humble form of する (to do)
伺ukagaう, which is a humble form of 行iく (to go) and くる (to come)

Breakdown of sensei ni goiken wo ukagaitai desu.