synonym Comparative
礼儀正しい
VS
懇ろ
Differences Between "礼儀正しい" and "懇ろ"
Option A
礼儀正しい
Meaning
polite; courteous; well-mannered
Reading
れいぎただしい (reigitadashii)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はいつも目上の人に対して礼儀正しいので、信頼されています。
He is always polite to his superiors, so he is trusted.
Option B
懇ろ
Meaning
Kind, polite, courteous; intimate, cordial (often with a romantic implication)
Reading
ねんごろ (nengoro)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は客人に懇ろにもてなし、皆を喜ばせた。
He treated the guests with cordial hospitality and pleased everyone.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(polite; courteous; well-mannered)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 礼儀正しい: This is an い-adjective used to describe a person who exhibits good manners and politeness in their behavior and speech. It is always used positively. (人やその態度が丁寧で、正しい作法にかなっていることを表すい形容詞です。良い意味で使われます。)
- 懇ろ: Describes behavior that is kind, polite, or considerate. Can also imply a close, often intimate or romantic, relationship. It has a slightly old-fashioned or literary feel compared to more common synonyms. (懇ろなもてなし、懇ろになる)
- 礼儀正しい: This is an い-adjective used to describe a person who exhibits good manners and politeness in their behavior and speech. It is always used positively. (人やその態度が丁寧で、正しい作法にかなっていることを表すい形容詞です。良い意味で使われます。)
- 懇ろ: Describes behavior that is kind, polite, or considerate. Can also imply a close, often intimate or romantic, relationship. It has a slightly old-fashioned or literary feel compared to more common synonyms. (懇ろなもてなし、懇ろになる)
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