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English - Japanese
Kindly
ˈkaɪn(d)li
Very common
~ 1600
~ 1600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
親切に (しんせつに), どうか (どうか), 優しく (やさしく), ご親切に (ごしんせつに)
Kindly meanings in Japanese
親切に (しんせつに)
Example:
She kindly offered to help me with my homework.
彼女は親切に宿題を手伝ってくれると言いました。
Please kindly refrain from talking during the presentation.
プレゼンテーション中は親切にお話しを控えてください。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe actions done with kindness or consideration.
Note: This is the most common usage of 'kindly' in a polite or respectful context.
どうか (どうか)
Example:
Could you kindly pass me the salt?
どうか塩を渡していただけますか？
Kindly let us know if you will attend the meeting.
どうか会議に出席するか教えてください。
Usage: formalContext: Used in requests and invitations to soften the tone.
Note: This usage is often more polite and formal, suitable for written communication or formal speech.
優しく (やさしく)
Example:
He spoke kindly to the children.
彼は子供たちに優しく話しました。
She kindly reassured me during tough times.
彼女は厳しい時期に優しく私を安心させてくれました。
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe gentle or affectionate behavior.
Note: This meaning emphasizes a gentle approach, often used in personal interactions.
ご親切に (ごしんせつに)
Example:
Thank you for kindly helping me yesterday.
昨日はご親切に手伝っていただきありがとうございます。
He kindly offered his seat to the elderly.
彼は高齢者にご親切に席を譲りました。
Usage: formalContext: Used in more formal settings to express gratitude or politeness.
Note: This phrase is often used to express appreciation for someone's generous actions.
Kindly's synonyms
politely
Polite behavior or manner; showing consideration for others.
Example: Could you please politely remind me of the meeting time?
Note: Similar in meaning to 'kindly', but 'politely' specifically refers to behaving in a courteous and respectful way.
graciously
Showing kindness, courtesy, and elegance.
Example: She graciously accepted the award on behalf of the team.
Note: While 'kindly' implies a gentle and considerate manner, 'graciously' suggests doing something with charm and elegance.
cordially
Warm and friendly in a polite way.
Example: We cordially invite you to the charity event next week.
Note: Similar to 'kindly', but 'cordially' adds a sense of warmth and friendliness in the invitation or request.
benevolently
Showing kindness and goodwill.
Example: The manager benevolently offered to help the new employee settle in.
Note: While 'kindly' conveys a general sense of being nice or considerate, 'benevolently' emphasizes a deliberate act of goodwill and generosity.
Kindly expressions, common phrases
Would you kindly
This phrase is a polite way of asking someone to do something.
Example: Would you kindly pass me the salt?
Note: It adds a level of politeness compared to just saying 'please'.
Kindly note
This phrase is used to politely draw attention to a particular piece of information.
Example: Kindly note that the meeting has been rescheduled to next Monday.
Note: It emphasizes politeness and implies the importance of the information being provided.
Yours kindly
This phrase is a formal and polite way to end a letter or email.
Example: Yours kindly, John Smith
Note: It conveys a sense of respect and goodwill towards the recipient.
Kindly let me know
This phrase is a courteous way to ask for information or confirmation.
Example: Kindly let me know if you will be attending the event.
Note: It shows consideration and respect for the other person's response.
If you would kindly
This phrase is a polite request for someone to do something.
Example: If you would kindly take a seat, the presentation will begin shortly.
Note: It adds formality and politeness to the request.
Kindly everyday (slang) expressions
Please
In informal spoken language, 'please' is often used as a stand-in for 'kindly' to make requests or give polite instructions.
Example: Can you please pass me the salt?
Note: While 'kindly' implies a higher level of formality or respect, 'please' is more commonly used in everyday interactions.
Could you
'Could you' is a casual way of asking someone to do something, similar to 'kindly'. It is commonly used in spoken English.
Example: Could you open the window, please?
Note: 'Could you' is more direct and less formal than 'kindly'.
Mind
When using 'mind' in this context, it is a softer way of asking someone to do something, similar to 'kindly'.
Example: Do you mind passing me the menu?
Note: 'Mind' is more polite and considerate compared to the directness of 'kindly'.
Would you mind
'Would you mind' is a polite way to ask for assistance or a favor, similar to 'kindly'.
Example: Would you mind giving me a hand with this?
Note: This phrase is more polite and considerate than simply using 'kindly'.
Could you possibly
'Could you possibly' is a more polite and indirect way to request something, similar to 'kindly'.
Example: Could you possibly lend me your pen for a moment?
Note: This phrase adds a tone of uncertainty or politeness compared to the straightforward nature of 'kindly'.
Would you be so kind as to
This phrase is a formal and polite way of requesting something, akin to 'kindly'.
Example: Would you be so kind as to share your notes with me?
Note: It carries a higher level of formality and politeness compared to the more common use of 'kindly'.
Mind if
'Mind if' is a casual and indirect way to ask for permission or make a request, similar to 'kindly'.
Example: Mind if I join you for lunch?
Note: It is more relaxed and informal compared to the politeness implied by 'kindly'.
Kindly - Examples
Kindly let me know if you need any help.
She spoke kindly to the children.
Could you kindly pass me the salt?
Kindly grammar
Kindly - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: kindly
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): kindly
Adverb (Adverb): kindly
Syllables, Separation and Stress
kindly Contains 2 syllables: kind • ly
Phonetic transcription: ˈkīn(d)-lē
kind ly , ˈkīn(d) lē (The red syllable is stressed)
Kindly - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
kindly: ~ 1600 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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