Japanese symbol for “politeness”
エチケット
エチケット
Romaji: echiketto
politeness; good manners; courtesy; etiquette
In Japanese, politeness is エチケット (echiketto).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n politeness; good manners; courtesy; etiquette
- n (wine) label
Other Japanese words for “politeness”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 礼節 | れいせつ reisetsu | decorum; propriety; politeness |
| 礼儀正しさ | れいぎただしさ reigitadashisa | politeness; courtesy |
| ポライトネス | ポライトネス poraitonesu | politeness |
See also: Chinese symbol for “politeness”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.