WORD DETAIL
礼儀
れいぎ
Examples
Included kanji
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.
- The meanings overlap, but

