PoliteWords

PoliteWords

1,100+ free polite phrases, greetings, condolences, and formal messages in 7 languages — Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, and German. Copy and paste for every occasion.
7개 언어, 13개 카테고리, 3가지 톤의 예의 바른 인사말을 바로 복사해서 사용하세요.

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What Is PoliteWords?

PoliteWords is a free multilingual collection of 1,100+ polite phrases, greetings, and formal messages that you can copy and paste for any occasion. Available in 7 languages — Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, and German — with 13 categories covering everything from condolences to business greetings.

Each template comes in three tones: formal (for superiors and elders — Korean 격식체, Japanese 敬語), standard (for colleagues and acquaintances), and casual (for close friends and family). Simply find the right phrase, copy it, and send it.

When to Use PoliteWords

Personal Occasions

Birthday wishes, wedding congratulations, condolence messages, get-well messages, farewell notes, and housewarming greetings — in the right tone for your relationship.

Business & Professional

Formal business greetings, professional thank-you emails, client congratulations, and office farewell messages. Perfect for cross-cultural business communication.

Holiday Greetings

New Year greetings (including Lunar New Year), Christmas messages, and seasonal holiday wishes in culturally appropriate language.

Cross-Cultural Communication

Learn the right honorific level for Korean (격식체/일반/친근한), Japanese keigo (敬語), and formal registers in Chinese, Spanish, French, and German.

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