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Why do people have to add "o" to "namae" like "Onamae wa?"
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words honorifics prefixes bikago
What is the function of "o"?
お and ご are prefixes used to make a word sound more respectful/polite.

お prefixes words with kunyomi readings such as:

  * お客さん
  * お手洗い
  * お茶

ご prefixes words with onyomi readings such as:

  * ご飯
  * ご利用
  * ご注文
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