1.
polite, courteous
Showing good manners and respect in speech or behavior.
2.
careful, thorough
Done with care and attention to detail.
丁寧 is a na-adjective with two main meanings: "polite" (in manner) and "careful/thorough" (in work).
FORMS:
- Na-adjective: 丁寧な + noun
- Adverbial: 丁寧に + verb
SENSE 1 - POLITE:
- 丁寧な言葉: polite language
- 丁寧に話す: to speak politely
- 丁寧語: polite speech (grammar term for です/ます forms)
SENSE 2 - CAREFUL:
- 丁寧な仕事: careful work
- 丁寧に作る: to make carefully
- 丁寧に説明する: to explain thoroughly
CONTRAST:
- 乱暴: rough, violent (opposite for careful)
- 失礼: rude, impolite (opposite for polite)
Related Words
Antonym:
乱暴 (rough)