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courtesy in Japanese

courtesy in Japanese is 愛想, 礼儀 — courtesy means polite, respectful behavior toward others.

courtesy in Japanese

愛想
noun
Pronounced: aiso
(uncountable) Polite behavior.
礼儀
noun
Pronounced: reigi
(uncountable) Polite behavior.

What does "courtesy" mean?

  1. noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
    "He held the door open out of simple courtesy."
  2. adj Given free of charge, or done as a polite gesture rather than an obligation.
    "The hotel offers a courtesy shuttle to the airport."
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courtesy in a sentence

  • He held the door open out of simple courtesy.
  • Basic courtesy means saying please and thank you.
  • The hotel offers a courtesy shuttle to the airport.
  • She got a courtesy call reminding her of the appointment.

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What is "courtesy" in Japanese?

"courtesy" in Japanese is 愛想, 礼儀. courtesy means: Polite, respectful behavior toward others.

How do you pronounce 愛想?

"courtesy" in Japanese is 愛想, pronounced "aiso".

How do you use "courtesy" in a sentence?

Example: "He held the door open out of simple courtesy." In Japanese, "courtesy" is 愛想, 礼儀.

Are there other ways to say "courtesy" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "courtesy": 愛想, 礼儀.

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