English–Japanese
“manners” in Japanese
How to say “manners” in Japanese
“Manners” in Japanese is 礼儀 (reigi).
Describes the social conduct that helps people show respect and consideration toward one another.
Example sentences with 礼儀
初対面の人には、相手を思いやることも礼儀の一つです。hatsu tai men no hito ni wa ai te o omo i ya ru ko to mo rei gi no hito tsu de su
Showing consideration for the other person when meeting someone for the first time is also part of good manners.
Tips for using 礼儀
- English usually uses manners in the plural for polite behavior, while singular manner usually means a way of doing something.
Other Japanese words for “manners”
弟は行儀がいいです。otōto wa gyō gi ga i i de su
My younger brother has good manners.
よいマナーは大切です。yo i ma nā wa tai setsu de su
Good manners are important.