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Zach

媚び

Reading

Kana: こび
Romaji: kobi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

flattery; cajolery; flirtation

Kanji

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

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)先生(せんせい)にこびてばかり。
➥She always kisses up to teachers.
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スイスは風光(ふうこう)明媚(めいび)なことでよく()られている。
➥Switzerland is famous for its scenic beauty.
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スイスは風光(ふうこう)明媚(めいび)なことで有名(ゆうめい)である。
➥Switzerland is famous for its scenic beauty.
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こびへつらうウェイターは最上(さいじょう)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(うわやく)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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