Which East Asian language uses a complex system of honorifics called 'keigo' to denote social status and politeness?
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Japanese
Japanese honorifics include suffixes like '-san,' '-sama,' and '-kun.' The level of politeness used (keigo) changes based on the relative social standing of the speaker and listener.
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- In which East Asian language does the level of politeness used change based on social standing through a system known as "keigo"?