ていねい
ていねい
teinei
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 14 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

ていねい (ていねい (teinei)) means "Polite". It is read ていねい (teinei). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Polite

Also : Courteous · Civil

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Example Sentences

ていねいな言葉遣いをしてください。

ていねいなことばづかいをしてください。

Please use polite language.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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