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polite; well-mannered; courteous; proper in etiquette
Describes a person who follows social etiquette properly and behaves with good manners. A compound i-adjective from 礼儀 (etiquette) + 正しい (correct, proper).
彼はとても礼儀正しい。
He is very polite.
礼儀正しい態度で接客する。
To serve customers with courteous manners.
日本人は礼儀正しいと海外から評価されることが多い。
Japanese people are often praised overseas for being well-mannered.
USAGE:
礼儀正しい is a compound i-adjective describing someone who follows proper etiquette. It can modify nouns or be used predicatively.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 礼儀正しい人 (a polite person)
- 礼儀正しい態度 (courteous attitude)
- 礼儀正しく挨拶する (to greet politely)
SIMILAR WORDS:
丁寧な means polite or careful, but focuses more on carefulness and thoroughness in actions and speech. 行儀がいい means well-behaved and focuses more on physical conduct.