synonym Comparative
丁寧
VS
ございます
Differences Between "丁寧" and "ございます"
Option A
丁寧
Meaning
polite, courteous, careful, thorough
Reading
ていねい (teinei)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
お客様には丁寧な言葉で話しましょう。
Let's speak to customers in polite language.
Option B
ございます
Meaning
to be, to have (polite form of あります/です)
Reading
ございます (gozaimasu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
お待たせいたしました。ご注文のお品でございます。
Thank you for waiting. This is your order.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(polite, courteous, careful, thorough)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 丁寧: な-形容詞 (na-adjective). Refers to politeness in speech or actions, or meticulousness/carefulness in work. Example: 丁寧な言葉 (teinei na kotoba - polite language), 丁寧に作業する (teinei ni sagyou suru - work carefully).
- ございます: 非常に丁寧な表現で、あります・ですの丁寧語です。店員などが客に対して使うことが多いです。A very polite expression, polite form of 'arimasu'/'desu'. Often used by store clerks to customers.
- 丁寧: な-形容詞 (na-adjective). Refers to politeness in speech or actions, or meticulousness/carefulness in work. Example: 丁寧な言葉 (teinei na kotoba - polite language), 丁寧に作業する (teinei ni sagyou suru - work carefully).
- ございます: 非常に丁寧な表現で、あります・ですの丁寧語です。店員などが客に対して使うことが多いです。A very polite expression, polite form of 'arimasu'/'desu'. Often used by store clerks to customers.
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