紳士的(しんしてき)

Composed of 紳士(しんし) (gentleman) + 的(てき) (suffix forming na-adjectives, meaning "-like" or "-esque"). Describes conduct befitting a gentleman.

Common collocations

• 紳士的(しんしてき)な態度(たいど) (gentlemanly attitude)
• 紳士的(しんしてき)な対応(たいおう) (courteous response)
• 紳士的(しんしてき)な振(ふ)る舞(ま)い (gentlemanly behavior)
• 紳士的(しんしてき)に振(ふ)る舞(ま)う (to behave in a gentlemanly manner)

Similar words

• 礼儀正(れいぎただ)しい — polite, well-mannered; focuses on adherence to etiquette
• 丁寧(ていねい) — polite, careful; more general and applicable to actions and speech
• 上品(じょうひん) — 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(しんしてき) player respects opponents and officials. In business, 紳士的(しんしてき)な対応(たいおう) means handling a situation with courtesy and fairness.