gozaimasu
Gozaimasu is a polite auxiliary verb in Japanese, used to express existence or state in formal speech. It is the polite present form of the classical verb gozaru, which is the honorific variant of aru (to exist). In modern usage, gozaimasu functions as a keigo (honorific) form and appears mainly in fixed expressions and formal contexts rather than in casual conversation.
Gozaimasu is most commonly encountered in greetings and polite phrases. Typical examples include ohayou gozaimasu (good
Grammatically, gozaimasu is a conjugatable verb within the gozaimasu-gozaru family of polite forms. The present polite
Originating in classical Japanese, gozaimasu reflects the historical distinction between humble and honorific speech. Today it