How to say 'Manners' in Japanese | 礼儀

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The Japanese word for Manners is 'Reigi', written as 礼儀 in Japanese.'Manners' in hiragana is れいぎ.

word

礼儀

Meaning

Manners

Reading

れいぎ

reigi

Kanji

礼Bow, Salute 儀Ceremony

Explanation

The Japanese noun '礼儀 (れいぎ)' refers to 'manners' or 'etiquette'. It is used to describe proper behavior, politeness, and respect in social interactions. This word is often associated with traditional Japanese customs and the importance of showing respect to others. For example: Good manners are important「礼儀は大切です」(れいぎはたいせつです). He has no manners「彼は礼儀を知らない」(かれはれいぎをしらない). The concept of '礼儀' is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and is often emphasized in both personal and professional settings.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7325

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 礼儀

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

礼

Meaning

Bow, Salute

kanji

儀

Meaning

Ceremony

Words Related to 礼儀 Through the Kanji 礼

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 礼 as well.

word

失礼

Meaning

Excuse, Rude

word

お礼

Meaning

Thanks

word

礼

Meaning

Thanks

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儀礼

Meaning

Etiquette

Words Related to 礼儀 Through the Kanji 儀

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 儀 as well.

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お辞儀

Meaning

Bow

word

行儀

Meaning

Manners

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葬儀

Meaning

Funeral

word

儀式

Meaning

Ceremony

word

儀礼

Meaning

Etiquette

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'Reigi' means 'Manners' .

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