世辞せじ (oseji)

flattery, compliment

  • JLPT N1
  • noun
  • Pitch 0
  • #17638 most frequent
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Meaning

お世辞 (おせじ, oseji) is a JLPT N1 noun meaning “flattery, compliment”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 3

かれはお 世辞せじうのが 上手うまい。

He is good at flattering people.

お世辞でもうれしいです。

I am very flattered.

お世辞はよしてください. None of your blarney.彼はお世辞に弱い. He's easily pleased by flattery.彼はお世辞にのりやすい. He's susceptible to flattery.お世辞には気をつけよう。

Beware of smooth talk.