JLPT N4 grammar
いらっしゃる — Meaning & Examples
Respectful form of いる/いく/くる. The most versatile sonkeigo verb — three meanings in one.
Practice questions
Try this question on いらっしゃる. Pick an answer in your head, then open “Show answer”.
1. いらっしゃる is respectful form of?
- いる, いく, and くる
- Only いく
- Only いる
- Only くる
Show answer
Answer: いる, いく, and くる
いらっしゃる covers three verbs: いる (be), いく (go), くる (come). Context decides which.
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This point is part of the “Keigo — Polite & Humble Speech” lesson in A Star Japanese. Study it with examples, a quiz, flashcards and timed JLPT N4 mock exams. Free on iPhone and Android.
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Frequently asked questions
What does いらっしゃる mean?
Respectful form of いる/いく/くる. The most versatile sonkeigo verb — three meanings in one.
Is いらっしゃる on the JLPT N4 test?
いらっしゃる is taught in the JLPT N4 grammar course in A Star Japanese (lesson “Keigo — Polite & Humble Speech”), so it is a pattern learners at this level are expected to recognise. The JLPT does not publish an official grammar list, so treat this as a study guide rather than an official requirement.
How can I practise いらっしゃる?
Open the “Keigo — Polite & Humble Speech” lesson in the free A Star Japanese app for iPhone and Android. It has examples, a quiz after every lesson, flashcards with spaced repetition and timed JLPT N4 mock exams, with no ads.