Japanese Word of the Day
丁寧
tei-NEI • adjective — 29th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: polite; courteous; careful and considerate in manner
Examples
- 店員はとても丁寧に説明してくれた。
(The clerk explained it very politely.) - 丁寧な言葉を使うと、相手にいい印象を与えます。
(Using polite language gives the other person a good impression.) - この靴は丁寧に作られています。
(These shoes are carefully made.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 失礼
- 雑
丁寧 is commonly used for polite behavior, respectful language, and careful work. It can describe how someone speaks, acts, or does a task, and it often has a positive, professional feeling.
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