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Definition and Synonyms for 世辞
1. | 御世辞 | 過度のまたは偽りの賞賛 |
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 | |
2. | 甘口 | 引き立てを得ることを目的としたおべっか |
Coaxing | flattery designed to gain favor | |
Synonyms: | 世辞, 甘口 |
Meanings for each kanji in 世辞
» | 世 | generation; world; society; public |
» | 辞 | resign; word; term; expression |
Categories 世辞 is a member of
1. | 褒言葉 | 賞賛と感嘆を表現する意見(または行為) |
Compliment | a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration | |
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2. | 御世辞 | 過度のまたは偽りの賞賛 |
Flattery | excessive or insincere praise | |
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Sample Sentences for 世辞
外国人は一般に日本人がお互いに相手に言わなければならないほどのお世辞を必要としないのである。これは頭に入れておいていいことである。
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.
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