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hikutsu
na adjective, noun

English Meaning(s) for 卑屈

na adjective, noun
  1. menial; meanness; servility; abject

Definition and Synonyms for 卑屈

Obsequious attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner
Synonyms: 卑屈
Fawning attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
Synonyms: 卑屈, 吮癰舐痔
Subservient compliant and obedient to authority
Synonyms: 卑屈
Obsequiousness abject or cringing submissiveness
Synonyms: 卑屈, 屈従

Meanings for each kanji in 卑屈

» lowly; base; vile; vulgar
» yield; bend; flinch; submit

Categories 卑屈 is a member of

Submissiveness the trait of being willing to yield to the will of another person or a superior force etc.
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Sample Sentences for 卑屈

Defeat and failure make people too humble.
Don't be a dog.
Why did they wait upon him so servilely?

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