1.
well-mannered; well-behaved
Describes someone whose conduct and manners are proper and refined.
あの子は行儀がいい。
That child is well-behaved.
行儀よく座りなさい。
Sit properly.
食事中は行儀よくするように親に言われて育った。
I was raised being told by my parents to behave properly during meals.
行儀 means manners or conduct, particularly at the table or in social situations. The full expression 行儀が良い describes someone whose behavior meets social standards. Often used about children. The adverbial form 行儀よく (properly, with good manners) is very common.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 行儀よく食べる: to eat with good manners
- 行儀よく座る: to sit properly
- 行儀が悪い: ill-mannered, badly behaved
- お行儀: manners (with polite prefix, often used with children)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 礼儀正しい: polite, courteous — focuses on formal politeness and social etiquette
- 品がいい: elegant, refined — emphasizes class and sophistication
- 躾がいい: well-disciplined — focuses on upbringing and training
- マナーがいい: to have good manners — loanword equivalent, often used in public/social contexts