Japanese word

行儀

Pronunciation

Romajigyōgi

Meaning

  • nounmanners

Example

弟は行儀がいいです。otōto wa gyō gi ga i i de su

My younger brother has good manners.

Illustration for 行儀 (manners)

More examples

食事中は行儀よく座りましょう。shoku ji chū wa gyō gi yo ku suwa ri ma shō

Please sit properly during the meal.

Core concept

Centers on conduct that shows whether someone follows the forms expected in social situations.

Common phrases

  • 行儀がいいgyō gi ga i i

    have good manners

  • 行儀が悪いgyō gi ga waru i

    have bad manners

  • 行儀のよいgyō gi no yo i

    well-mannered

Similar words

礼儀reigi: Behavior that shows respect and politeness toward others.
振る舞いfurumai: The manner in which a person or animal acts in a given situation.
作法sahō: A set way of acting that is expected in a formal or social situation.

Definition in Japanese

人前での振る舞いや、礼儀にかなった態度。hito mae de no fu ru ma i ya rei gi ni ka na tta tai do

Word origin

行儀 (gyōgi) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 行 (gyō, "conduct") and 儀 (gi, "proper form"), both read with on-yomi readings.

Usage tips

  • 行儀 (gyōgi) can describe animals as well as people, including a dog that remains quiet and well behaved.

Other meanings

  • behaviornoun

Opposites

  • 無作法musahōrudenessnoun

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