Vocabulary

What does 愛想 (あいそう, aisou) mean?

愛想 (あいそう, aisou) means friendliness, affability; goodwill.

Quick facts
Readingあいそう
Romajiaisou
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
あいそう
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkaisou

friendliness, affability; goodwill

Example sentences

  • The store clerk is very friendly.

  • I've become completely fed up with his attitude.

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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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