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courtesy, decorum, propriety
Proper manners and etiquette in social interactions. Encompasses both the outward forms of politeness and the inner attitude of respect for others.
礼節を重んじる。
To value courtesy.
礼節をわきまえた態度で接する。
To interact with a manner that shows proper decorum.
武道では技術だけでなく、礼節を身につけることも大切だとされる。
In martial arts, learning courtesy is considered just as important as learning technique.
USAGE:
A formal, literary word combining 礼 (etiquette, politeness) and 節 (moderation, propriety). Often appears in discussions of traditional values, education, and martial arts. More elevated than 礼儀 (manners) or マナー (manners, from English).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 礼節を重んじる: to value courtesy
- 礼節をわきまえる: to understand proper decorum
- 礼節を守る: to maintain decorum
- 礼節を身につける: to learn propriety