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礼儀
reigi
Description
礼儀は、人に会った時のあいさつや、ていねいな話し方など、社会で大切にされているマナーのことです。
Reigi refers to manners valued in society, such as greetings when meeting people and polite ways of speaking.
礼儀がある人は、まわりの人からよく思われます。
People with reigi are well regarded by those around them.
Meanings
礼儀reigi
good manners; politeness; courtesy
あいさつは大切な礼儀です。
Greetings are an important courtesy.
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Notes
- Etymology
礼 (courtesy, propriety) + 儀 (ceremony, conduct), together meaning proper social behavior.
- Nuance
Often used in 礼儀正しい (well-mannered) and 礼儀を知らない (rude).
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