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polite in Japanese

polite in Japanese is 礼儀正しい, 丁寧 — polite means showing good manners and consideration for others.

polite in Japanese

礼儀正しい
adj
Pronounced: reigitadashii
Well-mannered, civilized.
丁寧
adj
Pronounced: teinei
Well-mannered, civilized.

What does "polite" mean?

  1. adj Showing good manners and consideration for others.
    "It's polite to say thank you when someone holds the door."
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polite in a sentence

  • It's polite to say thank you when someone holds the door.
  • He gave a polite nod and continued on his way.

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What is "polite" in Japanese?

"polite" in Japanese is 礼儀正しい, 丁寧. polite means: Showing good manners and consideration for others.

How do you pronounce 礼儀正しい?

"polite" in Japanese is 礼儀正しい, pronounced "reigitadashii".

How do you use "polite" in a sentence?

Example: "It's polite to say thank you when someone holds the door." In Japanese, "polite" is 礼儀正しい, 丁寧.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "polite": 礼儀正しい, 丁寧.

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