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
Sense 2 - careful
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Antonym:
乱暴 (rough)
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細やか (warm, attentive (emotional))
Synonym:
丁重 (courteous; ceremonious)
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失礼 (rude, impolite)
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慎重 (careful, cautious)
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緻密 (meticulous)
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念入り (careful)
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注意深い (careful)
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入念 (careful)
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紳士的 (gentlemanly)
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物腰が柔らかい (soft-spoken)