Japanese symbol for “adulation”
追従
ついしょう
Romaji: tsuishou
flattery; sycophancy; adulation
In Japanese, adulation is 追従, read ついしょう (tsuishou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vi, vs flattery; sycophancy; adulation
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “adulation”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 阿諛 | あゆ ayu | flattery; adulation |
| 阿諛追従 | あゆついしょう ayutsuishou | excessive flattery; adulation |
| 佞弁 | ねいべん neiben | flattery; cajolery; adulation |
| 便佞 | べんねい bennei | flattery; adulation |
| 嬉しがらせ | うれしがらせ ureshigarase | flattery; adulation; commendation |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 追加 | ついか tsuika | addition; supplement; appending |
| 追放 | ついほう tsuihou | exile; banishment; eviction |
| 追う | おう ou | to chase; to run after; to pursue |
| 追及 | ついきゅう tsuikyuu | investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing |
| 追跡 | ついせき tsuiseki | chase; pursuit; tracking |
| 追求 | ついきゅう tsuikyuu | pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase |
| 従来 | じゅうらい juurai | up to now; so far |
| 従事 | じゅうじ juuji | engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “adulation”.
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