Meaning of 機嫌を取る in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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機嫌を取る, 機嫌をとる
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Kana Readingきげんをとる
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Romajikigenwotoru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `ru` ending
- Meaning
- to curry favour; to butter up; to fawn over; to humour someone (humor); to put in a good mood (e.g. a baby)
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Example Sentences
機嫌を取る, 機嫌をとる, きげんをとる used in context
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I found it difficult to please him.
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The new boy made up to his teacher by sharpening her pencils.
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My cat is very anxious to entertain me.
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こびへつらうウェイターは最上のテーブルをあてがわれる。なぜなら、そうしたウェイターは、いつもマネージャーや上役のきげんをとるから。
The obsequious waiter is usually assigned the best table because he always curries favor with his manager and superiors.
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