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Definition and Synonyms for 世辞
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御世辞 |
過度のまたは偽りの賞賛 |
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Flattery |
excessive or insincere praise |
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Synonyms: |
うまい, 上手, 上手, 世辞, お世辞, 外交辞令, 空世辞 |
2. |
甘口 |
引き立てを得ることを目的としたおべっか |
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Coaxing |
flattery designed to gain favor |
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Synonyms: |
世辞, 甘口 |
Meanings for each kanji in 世辞
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世 |
generation; world; society; public |
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辞 |
resign; word; term; expression |
Categories 世辞 is a member of
Sample Sentences for 世辞
彼は口下手で、お世辞にも要領がいいとは言えませんが、それだけかえって私は彼が好きなのです。
He may be a poor talker and far from shrewd, but I like him all the better for that.
お世辞を言っても無駄だ。
There is nothing to be gained by flattery.
お世辞とはうそのこと。
Complimenting is lying.
その客室乗務員はお世辞が上手い。
The cabin attendant is good at flattery.
お世辞には気をつけよう。
Beware of smooth talk.
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