礼節

Reading

Kana: れいせつ

Romaji: reisetsu

Definition

noun

1

decorum; propriety; politeness

Kanji

礼

Readings: レイ、 ライ

Meanings: salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration

節

Readings: セツ、 セチ、 ふし、 -ぶし、 のっと

Meanings: node, season, period, occasion, verse, clause, stanza, honor, joint, knuckle, knob, knot, tune, melody

Example Sentences

衣食(いしょく)足(た)りて礼節(れいせつ)を知(し)る。

➥It is hard for an empty sack to stand straight.

いかにも敬虔(けいけん)なるクリスチャンが送(おく)る、礼節(れいせつ)重(おも)き言葉(ことば)です。

➥So characteristic of what a pious Christian would say, this courteous phrase.

恩人(おんじん)に礼節(れいせつ)を欠(か)いてはなりませんよ。

➥You must not lack decorum dealing with your benefactors.