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[おせ(世)·じ(辞)]
oseji
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[お(御)·せ(世)·じ(辞)]
oseji
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[おせい(世)·じ(辞)]
oseiji
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[お(御)·せい(世)·じ(辞)]
oseiji
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Root Words:

[お + せ(世)·じ(辞)]
o + seji

English Meaning(s) for お世辞

noun
  1. flattery; compliment
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Definition and Synonyms for お世辞

Flattery excessive or insincere praise
Synonyms: うまい, 上手, 上手, 世辞, お世辞, 外交辞令, 空世辞

Meanings for each kanji in お世辞

» generation; world; society; public
» resign; word; term; expression

Categories お世辞 is a member of

Compliment a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
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Sample Sentences for お世辞

The attendant is good at flattery.
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Complimenting is lying.
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Complimenting is lying.
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He may be a poor talker and far from shrewd, but I like him all the better for that.
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Beware of smooth talk.
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