世辞
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Base noun form. Refers to praise or flattery, often used in social contexts. Example: 『彼は世辞が上手だ』 (kare wa seji ga jouzu da, 'He is good at giving compliments').
Theme
At a casual café, User meets their friend Aiko, who just received praise at work and is reflecting on how to handle compliments.
世辞
せじ
flattery, compliment
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine someone giving you a compliment to make you feel good. '世辞' (seji) sounds like 'say gee' — as in 'say, gee, that's nice!' — linking to flattery.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, giving compliments or 『世辞』 (seji, 'flattery') is often used in social interactions to show respect or build rapport, but it can also be seen as insincere if overused.
Forms
Base: 世辞Base noun form. Refers to praise or flattery, often used in social contexts. Example: 『彼は世辞が上手だ』 (kare wa seji ga jouzu da, 'He is good at giving compliments').