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機嫌を取る — meaning in English

kigen'otoru

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English meaning

  • ingratiate verb To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them; to insinuate oneself; to worm one's way in.

Senses

機嫌を取る is used for these senses in English:

  • curry favor (idiomatic) To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.
  • ingratiate (reflexive) To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them; to insinuate oneself; to worm one's way in.

ingratiate — full definition

  1. verb To bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them; to insinuate oneself; to worm one's way in.
  2. verb To recommend; to render easy or agreeable.

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