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丁寧

polite, courteous, careful, thorough

t e̞ː n e̞ː → 丁寧だ
adjective Rare #35,320
polite, courteous Often describes speech, behavior, or the way someone treats others.
JA: 店員さんはとても丁寧です。
EN: The shop assistant is very polite.
careful, thorough Often describes work or an explanation done with care.
JA: 彼女は丁寧な説明をしてくれました。
EN: She gave a thorough explanation.

丁寧でしょ

Polite, isn't it?

— 人生スイッチ (2014)

その言葉遣いは、あまり丁寧じゃないね。

That wording isn’t very polite.

日本人は友人と付き合う時はとても丁寧だ。

Japanese people are very polite when interacting with their friends.

ネルソン・マンデラは誰に対しても礼儀正しく丁寧でした。

Nelson Mandela was polite and courteous to everyone.

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