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N1 Adverb, と-adverb, する-verb

へこへこpliantly, pliably, ingratiatingly

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Adverb, と-adverb, する-verb

      1. 1.

        pliantly, pliably

        Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
      2. 2.

        subserviently, ingratiatingly, servilely

        Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

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    へこへこ

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      下敷(したじ)きをへこへこさせて(おと)()す。

      Make a sound by pliably denting the underlay. {pliantly, pliably, ingratiatingly}

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      会社(かいしゃ)では(えら)(ひと)へこへこしなければならない。

      In the company, we must act ingratiatingly towards important people. {pliantly, pliably, ingratiatingly}

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      このへこへこ団扇(うちわ)はしなやかで、なかなか()れません。

      This pliant fan bends easily and does not break easily. {pliantly, pliably, ingratiatingly}

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      平和(へいわ)部活(ぶかつ)生活(せいかつ)(おく)りたいのなら、ただ先輩(せんぱい)へこへこするのみだ。

      If you want to lead a peaceful club life, all you have to do is ingratiatingly cater to your seniors. {pliantly, pliably, ingratiatingly}

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      へこへことしなる丈夫(じょうぶ)なプラスチックの(いた)がまさか()れてしまうとは…!

      Who would have thought that a sturdy plastic board, which bends so pliantly, would actually end up breaking...! {pliantly, pliably, ingratiatingly}

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