Definition of 丁寧語 (ていねいご)

noun
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polite language (e.g. masu, desu)(linguistics)
Related Kanji
丁 street, ward, town, counter for guns, tools, leaves or cakes of something, even number, 4th calendar sign
寧 rather, preferably, peaceful, quiet, tranquility
語 word, speech, language
Example sentences(showing 1 results)

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ていねいご
丁寧語
ふんいき
雰囲気
こわ
壊す
Polite language, in a sense, spoils a casual atmosphere