丁寧 vs 礼儀正しい
Japanese word comparison
Listen to 丁寧
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| 丁寧 | 礼儀正しい |
|---|---|
tei-NEI adjective | れいぎただしい adjective |
| polite; courteous; careful and considerate in manner | polite and well-mannered; showing good etiquette |
How they differ
丁寧 often means careful, courteous, or politely done in a broad sense, including careful actions and polite speech. 礼儀正しい focuses more specifically on proper manners and etiquette in how a person behaves toward others.
When to use each
When to use 丁寧: Use 丁寧 when you want to describe something done carefully, politely, or with attention to detail.
When to use 礼儀正しい: Use 礼儀正しい when you want to emphasize correct social manners or respectful behavior.
Side-by-side examples
- 彼は丁寧に説明してくれた。
(He explained it carefully and politely.) - 彼は礼儀正しい人だ。
(He is a person with good manners.)
Register & nuance: 礼儀正しい is a common, neutral-to-formal word used for people and behavior, while 丁寧 is broader and also very common in everyday speech.