Japanese

ことばづかい
Meaning: wording; phrasing; choice of words
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

言
葉
遣
い

Example sentences

She always uses polite language.
彼女は言葉遣いが丁寧で、育ちの良さが感じられる。
She is very polite, and you can sense her good upbringing.
彼の言葉遣いは荒っぽいが、根は優しい人だ。
His language is rough, but he is kind at heart.
母は、言葉遣いの悪い息子を窘めた。
The mother chided her son for his bad language.
相手に合わせて、言葉遣いを使い分ける
I use different wording depending on who I'm talking to.

Usage Notes

Refers to the manner in which someone speaks or the words they choose. Often evaluated as 'good' or 'bad'.

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