Common word

  1. prefix

    honorific/polite/humble prefix
    usu. before a term with a kun-yomi reading; おん is more formal
    honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
    polite (teineigo) language
    humble (kenjougo) language
    word usually written using kana alone

    • あいつはのらりくらりの仕事にお忙しい事だ。
      He is busy loafing on the job.