synonym Comparative
遠慮
VS
ご遠慮なく
Differences Between "遠慮" and "ご遠慮なく"
Option A
遠慮
Meaning
reserve, diffidence, hesitation, holding back
Reading
えんりょ (enryo)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
どうぞ、ご遠慮なく質問してください。
Please don't hesitate to ask questions.
Option B
ご遠慮なく
Meaning
Please don't hesitate; feel free; without reserve
Reading
ごえんりょなく (goenryo naku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
何か質問があれば、ご遠慮なく聞いてください。
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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使い分け解説:
- 遠慮: Often used with する (suru) as a verb (遠慮する) meaning 'to hold back' or 'to decline politely'. Also used in phrases like「ご遠慮ください」(Please refrain).
- ご遠慮なく: This expression is used to encourage someone to do something freely, without holding back or feeling reserved. It's a polite way to invite someone to ask questions, make themselves at home, or take what they need. It implies 'don't be shy' or 'feel comfortable'.
- 遠慮: Often used with する (suru) as a verb (遠慮する) meaning 'to hold back' or 'to decline politely'. Also used in phrases like「ご遠慮ください」(Please refrain).
- ご遠慮なく: This expression is used to encourage someone to do something freely, without holding back or feeling reserved. It's a polite way to invite someone to ask questions, make themselves at home, or take what they need. It implies 'don't be shy' or 'feel comfortable'.
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