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丁寧

teinei
adjective★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.

💡

Often used to describe behavior that is considerate, thorough, or well-mannered.

Collocations

丁寧にcarefully丁寧なpolite/careful

Synonyms

Antonyms

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
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