flatter in Japanese
flatter in Japanese is 諂う, 諂媚, 追従 — flatter means to praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.
flatter in Japanese
諂う
Pronounced: hetsurau
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
諂媚
Pronounced: tenbi
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
追従
Pronounced: tsuishō
To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
What does "flatter" mean?
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verb To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.
"He flattered his boss constantly, hoping for a promotion."
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verb To make someone or something look better than usual.
"That dress really flatters your figure."
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flatter in a sentence
- He flattered his boss constantly, hoping for a promotion.
- She wasn't fooled by his attempts to flatter her.
- That dress really flatters your figure.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "flatter" in Japanese?
"flatter" in Japanese is 諂う, 諂媚, 追従. flatter means: To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.
How do you pronounce 諂う?
"flatter" in Japanese is 諂う, pronounced "hetsurau".
How do you use "flatter" in a sentence?
Example: "He flattered his boss constantly, hoping for a promotion." In Japanese, "flatter" is 諂う, 諂媚, 追従.
Are there other ways to say "flatter" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "flatter": 諂う, 諂媚, 追従.
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