紳士
しんし · shinshi
Gentleman
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high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
How it’s used
Used in formal or literary contexts to describe a well-mannered, refined man, often slightly old-fashioned compared to the everyday 男性.
Example sentences
彼はいつも紳士的な態度をとる。
He always behaves in a gentlemanly manner.
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あの老紳士はとても親切です。
That elderly gentleman is very kind.
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What does 紳士 mean?
Gentleman.
How do you pronounce 紳士?
しんし (shinshi). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.
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