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礼を言わない

rei o iwanai
phrase★Intermediate— not saying thank you
informal

To not express gratitude or say thank you.

彼女は礼を言わないでプレゼントを受け取った。

She accepted the gift without saying thank you.

礼を言わないと、無礼に見えるよ。

If you don't say thank you, it will seem rude.

💡

This phrase is often used to criticize someone for not showing gratitude.

Collocations

礼を言わないでwithout saying thank you礼を言わないとif you don't say thank you

Synonyms

感謝の言葉を言わないお礼を言わない

Antonyms

礼を言う感謝の言葉を述べる

Related Phrases

礼を言うphrase
to say thank you
感謝の気持ちを伝えるphrase
to express gratitude

💡Pro Tip

Politeness in Japanese

In Japanese culture, expressing gratitude is highly valued, and omitting it can be seen as impolite.

⚡Gold Rule

Importance of Gratitude

Always acknowledge kindness or favors with a proper expression of thanks in Japanese society.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 礼 (rei, gratitude/thanks) and 言わない (iwanai, do not say).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to point out a lack of politeness or gratitude in social interactions.

Word Breakdown

礼
gratitude/thanks
root
+
を
particle indicating the object
particle
+
言わない
do not say
verb phrase
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