おだ (oda)

Meaning & usage

A phrase which expresses the speaker's respect for someone when describing that person's action or state.

Example sentences 11

1. お客様はまだお帰りじゃありません。

   The guests haven't left (literally: gone home) yet.

2. お急ぎですか。

   Are you in a hurry?

3. お疲れでしたらこの部屋でしばらくお休み下さい。

   If you are tired, please take a rest in this room for a while.

4. どんな人をお望みですか。

   What kind of person would you like?

5. もう皆さんお集まりです。

   Everybody is here (literally: has gathered) now.

6. コピーはもうお済みですか。

   Have you already finished copying?

7. 今お使いのワープロはいつお買いになりましたか。

   When did you buy the word processor you are using now?

8. 今お持ちのカードはもう使えません。

   You can no longer use the card you have now.

9. 先生は今何をご研究ですか。

   What are you researching now, Professor?

10. 天皇陛下がご訪問の国々はどうですか。

    Which countries is the Emperor going to visit?

11. 河野さん、 課長かちょうがお呼びですよ。

    Mr. Kono, the Section Chief wants to see you (literally: is calling you).