VocabJLPT N3
polite
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. polite
  2. 2. courteous
  3. 3. careful
A な-adjective meaning "polite," "courteous," or "careful and thorough." It describes considerate, respectful behavior or careful, detailed work.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Right now, I probably need honesty more than politeness.

Sentence 2

The teacher said, "write carefully."

Sentence 3

Hey, that wasn't a very nice way to put it, was it?

Sentence 4

Hmm, I should probably ask more politely.

Sentence 5

Excuse me, could you speak a little more politely?