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2007.03.02

Two of the most powerful words in the English language are “please” and “thank you”, because “Manners make the man” ... and the child!

Today's Lesson
POLITE   礼儀正しい

Explanation

  • If someone is polite, they have good manners and act in a way that shows they are considerate of other people.
  • polite とは、行儀がよく、他の人への思いやりを示すような行動を取る、という意味です。

examples

  1. (a mother to her children before a visit from their aunt)
    Be polite to your aunt while she's here. Remember, she's our guest.
  2. a: That wasn't very polite.
    b: I know, but I was angry. I'll apologize to her later.
  3. The hotel employees were so kind and polite. They really treated me like a queen.
  4. If one of your classmates bothers you, just politely ask him to stop.

英会話レッスンWe politely request your presence again next week. Until then, farewell!