How to Say ‘Flattery’ in Japanese
おだてても
おだてても
💬 Usage Tip: Refers to giving compliments sometimes to excess.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Compliments in Japan are usually given modestly but can be playful in flirting contexts.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おだておだて
[odate]
to flatter
To praise or compliment excessively to gain favor.
彼女をおだてても、何も変わらない。
Even if you flatter her, nothing changes.
てて
[te]
and
Indicates a connection or sequence.
来て、見て、勝利する。
Come, see, conquer.
もも
[mo]
even if
Indicates a hypothetical or conditional situation.
雨が降っても行きます。
I will go even if it rains.
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