homonym Comparative
丁寧
VS
ていねい
Differences Between "丁寧" and "ていねい"
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
ていねい
Meaning
polite, careful, courteous
Reading
ていねい (teinei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はいつも丁寧な言葉遣いをします。
He always uses polite language.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(polite, courteous, careful, thorough)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
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).
- ていねい: Describes actions or speech that are polite, meticulous, or done with care. Can be used as a な-adjective (丁寧な) or an adverb (丁寧に).
- 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).
- ていねい: Describes actions or speech that are polite, meticulous, or done with care. Can be used as a な-adjective (丁寧な) or an adverb (丁寧に).
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