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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 |
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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
お世辞を言うことはうそをつくことである。
Complimenting is lying.
彼がお世辞を言えば言うほど、ますます私は彼がいやになる。
The more he flatters, the less I like him.
お世辞に乗せられると、身の破滅を招く。
When the flatterer pipes, then the devil dances.
その付き人はお世辞がうまい。
The attendant is good at flattery.
彼は彼女の言葉をお世辞ととった。
He took her remarks as flattery.
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