丁寧
teineiadjective★Intermediate
formal
Polite, careful, or meticulous in manner or behavior
彼は丁寧に手紙を書いた
He wrote the letter carefully.
丁寧な対応を心がけてください
Please be polite and attentive in your response.
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Often used to describe behavior that is considerate, thorough, or well-mannered.
Collocations
丁寧にcarefully丁寧なpolite/careful
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Related Phrases
丁寧に説明するphrase
to explain carefully
💡Pro Tip
Politeness in Communication
Use '丁寧' to describe actions where politeness and attention to detail are important, such as writing letters or customer service.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'丁寧' is often used in formal contexts, but it can also describe careful actions in everyday situations.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '丁' (a unit of measurement or a person) and '寧' (peaceful, calm), suggesting careful and deliberate action.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe actions, speech, or behavior that is thorough and considerate.
Word Breakdown
丁
unit of measurement or person
root寧
peaceful, calm
root✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN