三顧の礼

Reading

Kana: さんこのれい

Romaji: sankonorei

Definition

exp

noun

1

showing special confidence and courtesy (to someone, often to convince them to take a post, etc.)

Kanji

三

Readings: サン、 ゾウ、 み、 み.つ、 みっ.つ

Meaning: three

顧

Readings: コ、 かえり.みる

Meanings: look back, review, examine oneself, turn around

礼

Readings: レイ、 ライ

Meanings: salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration

Example Sentence

首相(しゅしょう)は三顧(さんこ)の礼(れい)をもって彼(かれ)を法務大臣(ほうむだいじん)に迎(むか)えた。

➥The Prime Minister has won his services as Minister for Justice.