synonym Comparative
丁寧な
VS
礼儀正しい
Differences Between "丁寧な" and "礼儀正しい"
Option A
丁寧な
Meaning
polite, careful, courteous
Reading
ていねいな (teinei na)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼女はいつも丁寧な言葉遣いをします。
She always uses polite language.
Option B
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(polite, careful, courteous)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 丁寧な: A `na`-adjective describing politeness in speech or actions, or care/thoroughness in work. Can refer to manners or meticulousness.
- 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。)
- 丁寧な: A `na`-adjective describing politeness in speech or actions, or care/thoroughness in work. Can refer to manners or meticulousness.
- 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。)
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