WORD DETAIL
遠慮
えんりょ
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
遠慮is read asえんりょand can mean “restraint” or “declining an offer”, depending on context. - Basic usage: The examples show declining more tea and asking someone to refrain from loud noise.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It means politely declining or exercising restraint;
遠慮してくださいcan be a softened request not to do something.
- It means politely declining or exercising restraint;

