Japanese

しんし
Meaning: gentleman
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

紳
士

Example sentences

He was polite and acted just like a gentleman.
彼はいつも紳士然とした態度で接してくれる。
He always treats me with a gentlemanly attitude.
彼は典型的な英国紳士だ。
He is a typical English gentleman.
初老の紳士が公園のベンチで本を読んでいる。
An elderly gentleman is reading a book on a park bench.
彼は誰に対しても紳士らしく振舞う。
He behaves like a gentleman towards everyone.
恰幅のいい紳士が椅子に座っている
A portly gentleman is sitting on the chair.
そのような褻言を口にするのは、紳士の振る舞いとは言えません。
Speaking such indecent words cannot be called the behavior of a gentleman.

Usage Notes

Describes a man of high social standing or one with refined manners.

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