Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “社交辞令”

社交辞令

しゃこうじれい

something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment

Example sentence

You're just being diplomatic.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

社
On
しゃ
Kun
やしろ
Stroke count
7

・company

・firm

・office

・association

・shrine

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交
On
こう
Kun
まじ.わる;まじ.える;ま.じる;まじ.る;ま.ざる;ま.ぜる;-か.う;か.わす;かわ.す;こもごも
Stroke count
6

・mingle

・mixing

・association

・coming & going

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辞
On
じ
Kun
や.める;いな.む
Stroke count
13

・resign

・word

・term

・expression

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令
On
れい
Kun
—
Stroke count
5

・orders

・ancient laws

・command

・decree

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