Word details
丁寧語
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 丁寧語.
Dictionary
Entry
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Linguistics
polite language (e.g. masu, desu)
Examples
ある意味では、丁寧語は気さくな雰囲気を壊す。
Polite language, in a sense, spoils a casual atmosphere.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
丁
street, ward, town, counter for guns, tools, leaves or cakes of something, even number, 4th calendar sign
2 strokesFrequency 1,312JLPT N1Grade 3
On
チョウテイチントウチ
Kun
ひのと
寧
rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquility
14 strokesFrequency 1,697JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ネイ
Kun
むし.ろ
Nanori
あきやすやすしよし
語
word, speech, language
14 strokesFrequency 301JLPT N4Grade 2
On
ゴ
Kun
かた.るかた.らう
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