politeness
noun#24,983
Translations
- エチケットエチケット
- 五常ごじょう
- 礼節れいせつ
- ポライトネスポライトネス
English definition
- a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
Examples
- Some people say that English politeness is, at bottom, really fear.
- This is because of the difference between Japanese politeness and American politeness.