Japanese

ていねい
Meaning: polite; courteous; careful; thorough
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun, Noun

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Example sentences

壊れやすいので、丁寧に扱ってください。
Please handle it carefully as it is fragile.
彼の丁寧な説明を聞いて、ようやく納得がいった。
After hearing his polite explanation, I finally understood.
店の主人が客を丁寧にもてなした。
The shop owner treated the customer politely.
刀の刃を丁寧に研ぐ。
Sharpen the blade of the sword carefully.
店員はお客様に丁寧に挨拶した
The clerk greeted the customer politely.

Usage Notes

Describes behavior that is polite or work that is meticulous and thorough.

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