Lexical entry
クッションワード
kusshonwaado
Polite introductory phrases used to soften requests or refusals.
Business & WorkPure GairaigoWasei-EigoSource: English
Meaning
Softening words or phrases used in business etiquette to introduce difficult topics or negative news politely.
- polite softening phrase
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Evidence and Provenance
- Data source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review flags
- possible-wasei
- Active language
- English