おいでになる
(Oide ni naru)
An honorific verb meaning to come, to go, or to be present.
Connection rules
- ＋Honorific form of 来る, 行く, and いる
- ＋Often used when asking about someone's location or arrival
Examples
1.
先生はいつこちらにおいでになりますか。
Sensei ha i tsu kochira ni oide ni nari masu ka.
When will the teacher come here?
「Asking about a schedule」
2.
佐藤様はお部屋においでになります。
Satou sama ha o heya ni oide ni nari masu.
Mr. Sato is in his room.
「Confirming someone's location」
Practice
Where are you going for your holiday?
休みの日は、どちらへ___。
Romaji also accepted