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Zach

煽て

Reading

Kana: おだて
Romaji: odate
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

instigation; flattery

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

煽
Readings: セン、 あお.る、 おだ.てる、 おこ.る
Meanings: fan, flap, instigate, agitate, bolster up, gulp down

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)をおだてれば、彼(かれ)は何(なに)でもしてくれる。
➥If you flatter him, he'll do anything.
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艇長(ていちょう)はボートレースの最後(さいご)のラップで、乗組員(のりくみいん)をおだてて、レースを勝(か)ち取(と)るため、スパートをかけた。
➥The coxswain egged his crewmen on, and made a winning spurt at the last lap of the regatta.
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まず彼(かれ)をおだてておいたほうがいいですよ。
➥You had better try buttering him up first.
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