Japanese phrase
___は丁寧な言い方ですか？ ___ wa tei nei na i i kata de su ka
Meaning
Is ___ a polite way of saying it?
When to use it
Checks whether a particular expression is polite. The question is neutral and often helps confirm suitable wording before speaking to someone in a higher position.
Example dialogue
その表現は丁寧な言い方ですか？ so no hyō gen wa tei nei na i i kata de su ka
Is that expression a polite way to say it?
はい、かなり丁寧な言い方です。 ha i ka na ri tei nei na i i kata de su
Yes, it is quite polite.