丁寧語
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 丁寧語
1
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.
Kanji in this Word
丁
2 strokes
Frequency: 1312
JLPT N1
Grade 3
Meanings
street
ward
town
counter for guns, tools, leaves or cakes of something
even number
4th calendar sign
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
テイ
チン
トウ
チ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひのと
寧
14 strokes
Frequency: 1697
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
rather
preferably
peaceful
quiet
tranquility
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ネイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むし.ろ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あき
やす
やすし
よし
語
14 strokes
Frequency: 301
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
word
speech
language
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.る
かた.らう
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