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nounnoun (generic)

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Meanings

flattery, compliment

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Example sentences

彼女かのじょ世辞せじせられて、ついたかものをしてしまった。

I was taken in by her flattery and ended up making an expensive purchase.

世辞せじでもそうってもらえるとうれしいです。

Even if it's just flattery, I'm happy to hear you say that.

かれ世辞せじ上手じょうずで、だれとでもすぐに仲良なかよくなれる。

He is skilled at flattery and can quickly get along with anyone.

世辞せじわないかれ率直そっちょく意見いけんこそ、本当ほんとう信頼しんらいできるものだとおもう。

I believe his candid opinions, unburdened by flattery, are what make him truly trustworthy.

上司じょうしへの世辞せじぎると、かえって周囲しゅういからの信頼しんらいうしなうことになりかねない。

If one engages in excessive flattery toward a superior, it may well result in losing the trust of those around them.