- 1. [n] {ling} polite language (e.g. masu, desu)
Kanji in this word
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丁
street, ward, town, counter for guns, tools, leaves or cakes of something, even number, 4th calendar signOn: チョウ (chou)、 テイ (tei)、 チン (chin)、 トウ (tou)、 チ (chi)Kun: ひのと (hinoto)
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寧
rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquilityOn: ネイ (nei)Kun: むし.ろ (mushi.ro)
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語
word, speech, languageOn: ゴ (go)Kun: かた.る (kata.ru)、 かた.らう (kata.rau)
Example Sentences
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.