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iinari
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[いい()·()·]
iinari
[()··()·]
iinari

Root Words:

[()·い + なり]
ii + nari

English Meaning(s) for 言いなり

noun
  1. doing as one is told; yes-man

Definition and Synonyms for 言いなり

Deference a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
Synonyms: 恭順, 言いなり, 追従, 追従

Meanings for each kanji in 言いなり

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Categories 言いなり is a member of

Agreeableness a temperamental disposition to be agreeable
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Sample Sentences for 言いなり

She has him wrapped around her finger.
He is not the sort of guy who gives in easily.
He is not the kind of guy who gives in easily.
I would rather live by myself than do what he tells me to do.
He has her under his thumb.

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