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[()·()]
oseji
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[()·()·()]
oseji
[せい()·()]
oseiji
[()·せい()·()]
oseiji

Root Words:

[お + ()·()]
o + seji

English Meaning(s) for お世辞

noun
  1. flattery; compliment

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

She is readily accessible to flattery.
The more he flatters, the less I like him.
He may be a poor talker and far from shrewd, but I like him all the better for that.
Foreigners in general don't need as many compliments as Japanese are required to give each other, and it is good to keep this in mind.
Beware of smooth talk.

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