1.
gentlemanly; courteous; refined; well-mannered
Describes behavior, attitude, or manner that is polite, dignified, and respectful in the way expected of a gentleman.
紳士的な対応だった。
It was a gentlemanly response.
彼はいつも紳士的な態度で人に接する。
He always treats people with a gentlemanly attitude.
相手チームの選手は試合後も紳士的に握手を求めてきた。
The opposing team's players courteously came to shake hands even after the match.
Composed of 紳士 (gentleman) + 的 (suffix forming na-adjectives, meaning "-like" or "-esque"). Describes conduct befitting a gentleman.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 紳士的な態度 (gentlemanly attitude)
- 紳士的な対応 (courteous response)
- 紳士的な振る舞い (gentlemanly behavior)
- 紳士的に振る舞う (to behave in a gentlemanly manner)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 礼儀正しい — polite, well-mannered; focuses on adherence to etiquette
- 丁寧 — polite, careful; more general and applicable to actions and speech
- 上品 — elegant, refined; focuses on taste and refinement rather than conduct
USAGE:
Often used in sports and business contexts to praise someone's dignified and fair conduct. In sports, a 紳士的 player respects opponents and officials. In business, 紳士的な対応 means handling a situation with courtesy and fairness.