diplomatically
意味一覧 (2件)
外交的に
解説 Definition
外交的な方法で、慎重かつ敏感な方法で。他者の感情を傷つけないような配慮を持って。
Diplomatically means in a careful, polite, and tactful way that avoids causing offense or conflict. It can describe communication between countries, or the way a person speaks in a sensitive situation. When used about speech, it often suggests choosing words very carefully.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
`diplomatically` は `diplomatic` + `-ally` で、「外交的に」「外交上の手段で」と分解できます。大使、政府、交渉者が、軍事力ではなく交渉・条約・外交ルートを通じて対応する場面を思い浮かべましょう。`resolve a dispute diplomatically`、`handle the crisis diplomatically` のように、国際問題を慎重に処理する文脈で覚えると、`militarily`「軍事的に」と対比できます。
Build `diplomatically` from `diplomatic` + `-ally`, like `political` to `politically`. It often means acting through negotiation, treaties, ambassadors, or official foreign relations. Compare it with `militarily`: `diplomatically` uses careful talks and diplomatic channels, not force.
例文
The ambassador responded diplomatically to the sensitive question about trade.
その大使は貿易についての敏感な質問に外交的に応答しました。
She diplomatically refused the invitation without offending her friend.
彼女は友人を傷つけることなく外交的に招待を拒否しました。
The negotiators handled the dispute diplomatically to reach a peaceful agreement.
交渉者たちは平和的な合意に達するために争いを外交的に処理しました。
如才なく
(意味 2)解説 Definition
相手の気分や立場を傷つけないよう、言い方や対応をうまく調整して行う様子を表します。断る、批判する、難しい話題に答える場面で、礼儀正しさに加えて慎重さや駆け引きのうまさがあるニュアンスです。
Diplomatically describes speaking or acting in a careful way so you do not hurt another person's feelings or damage the relationship. It is often used when someone refuses, criticizes, or answers a difficult question with tact. Compared with politely, diplomatically suggests more skill in managing the other person's position, emotions, and possible reaction.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
diplomatically は diplomatic + -ally。diplomatic は「外交の」だけでなく、人との摩擦を避けるために言葉を選ぶ「如才ない」という意味も持つ。politely は単に礼儀正しく、diplomatically は相手の立場や感情を読み、角が立たないように話を進める感じ。answer diplomatically, refuse diplomatically, handle diplomatically のように、難しい返答や断り方と結びつきやすい。別エントリの「外交的に」は国家間の外交に寄った意味。
Think of diplomatically as diplomatic + -ally. Diplomatic can mean not only "related to diplomacy" but also "careful with words so people do not clash." Politely is simply courteous, but diplomatically adds the idea of reading the other person's feelings and choosing words that avoid conflict, as in answer diplomatically, refuse diplomatically, or handle something diplomatically.
例文
She diplomatically refused the invitation without making anyone feel rejected.
彼女は誰も嫌な気持ちにさせないよう、如才なくその誘いを断った。
When the reporter asked about the scandal, the minister answered diplomatically.
その不祥事について記者に聞かれると、大臣は如才なく答えた。
He handled the disagreement diplomatically and kept the meeting productive.
彼はその意見の対立に如才なく対処し、会議を建設的なまま進めた。
diplomatically の語源・成り立ち Etymology
diplomatically は diplomatic に副詞語尾 -ally が付いた語で、語源はギリシャ語 diploma「折りたたまれた公文書」です。diploma は diploun「二重に折る」から来ており、公式文書を扱うことから「外交上うまく、如才なく」という意味へ広がりました。関連語は diploma, diplomatic。
Diplomatically comes from diplomatic, with the adverb ending -ally. Diplomatic goes back to Greek diploma, meaning a folded official document, from diploun "to fold in two." Because such documents were linked with official relations between states, the word developed from government paperwork to the idea of skillful or careful handling in relations. Related words include diploma and diplomatic.
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