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This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

媚びる

媚る

Reading

Kana: こびる
Romaji: kobiru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v1
vi
1

to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to fawn on; to butter up to

2

to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)

Kanji

媚
Readings: ビ、 こ.びる
Meanings: flatter, humor, flirt

Example Sentence

彼女(かのじょ)は先生(せんせい)にこびてばかり。
➥She always kisses up to teachers.
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