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礼儀

れいぎ

N3manners · etiquette

Examples

人の話を最後まで聞くのは大切な礼儀です。

彼は初対面の相手にも礼儀正しく挨拶した。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 礼儀 is read as れいぎ and is a noun for manners and forms of conduct that show respect toward other people.
  • Basic usage: Listening through to the end may be 大切な礼儀, while greeting politely appears in 礼儀正しく挨拶する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Manners expressed through conduct
    • It refers not only to respectful feelings but to visible behavior such as listening and greeting appropriately.
  • Difference from マナー
    • The meanings overlap, but 礼儀 particularly emphasizes courtesy and proper interpersonal conduct.

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