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What does おだてる (odateru) mean?

おだてる means to flatter, butter up.

Quick facts
Readingおだてる
Romajiodateru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
おだてる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkodateru

to flatter, butter up

Example sentences

  • I flattered him into helping with the work.

  • A boss who only flatters his subordinates is not trusted.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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