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backhanded compliment in Japanese

backhanded compliment in Japanese is 褒め殺し.

backhanded compliment in Japanese

褒め殺し

noun

Pronounced: homegoroshi

(idiomatic) An insult disguised as a compliment; a compliment which can be interpreted as an insult.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "backhanded compliment" in Japanese?

"backhanded compliment" in Japanese is 褒め殺し.

How do you pronounce 褒め殺し?

"backhanded compliment" in Japanese is 褒め殺し, pronounced "homegoroshi".

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