慇懃無礼 (いんぎんぶれい) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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na-adjective, noun
superficially polite but actually rude; rude under a veneer of politeness
yojijukugo (four-character idiom)
Describes a person or behavior that is outwardly courteous but inwardly contemptuous or disrespectful. Often used in formal or critical contexts.
慇懃無礼な言い方で断られて、気分を害した。
I was offended when I was refused in a way that was polite on the surface but rude underneath.
