世辞
せじ
seji
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 89 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
世辞 (せじ (seji)) means "Flattery". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Flattery
Also : Compliment
Learn 世辞 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
営業担当者は世辞をうまく使ってクライアントを獲得した。
えいぎょうたんとうしゃはせじをうまくつかってくらいあんとをかくとくした。
The sales representative skillfully used flattery to acquire clients.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Learn 世辞 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.