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お〜・ご〜 (prefix): honorific prefix
N3 · 11 Honorific & humble language
Adds respect or politeness to nouns, and to objects of the listener.
お is added to native Japanese words (お名前, お金); ご to Chinese-origin words (ご家族, ご住所). It can show respect for someone's things, or just politeness: お茶, ご飯. Never put it on your own things when speaking to others.
Examples
お名前とご住所をお書きください。
Please write your name and address.
ご家族はお元気ですか。
Is your family well?