礼節

れいせつ

Meanings

1. Noun decorum; propriety; politeness

Kanji

• 礼 courtesy. Read as レイ.
• 節 section. Read as セツ.

Example sentences

• 衣食足りて礼節を知る。
  It is hard for an empty sack to stand straight.
• 恩人に礼節を欠いてはなりませんよ。
  You must not lack decorum dealing with your benefactors.
• いかにも敬虔なるクリスチャンが送る、礼節重き言葉です。
  So characteristic of what a pious Christian would say, this courteous phrase.

Words containing 礼節

• 衣食足りて礼節を知る (いしょくたりてれいせつをしる) well-fed, well-bred

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