礼を言わない

rei o iwanai

not saying thank you

彼は礼を言わないで去っていった。

He left without 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

to say thank you

to express gratitude

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

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

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

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

礼

gratitude/thanks

root

を

particle indicating the object

particle

言わない

do not say

verb phrase

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