Vocab Info

N1 Noun

愛想(あいそ)civility, courtesy, compliments, sociability, graces

    Dictionary Definition

    Common
    1. Noun

      1.

      amiability, friendliness, affability, sociability

    2. Noun

      2.

      fondness (of someone), affection, liking

    3. Noun

      3.

      compliments, civilities, courtesies, flattery

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    4. Noun

      4.

      hospitality, special treatment, entertainment

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    5. Noun

      5.

      bill (at a restaurant), check

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    All Forms

    愛想 【あいそ】愛想 【あいそう】

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    Examples

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      職場(しょくば)では愛想(あいそ)()返事(へんじ)(こころ)がけています。

      I make an effort to respond politely at work.

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      店員(てんいん)愛想(あいそ)がいいお(みせ)はいつも(おお)くの(きゃく)(にぎ)わっている。

      Shops where the staff are friendly are always bustling with customers.

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      (なん)()門限(もんげん)(やぶ)ったので、(はは)愛想(あいそ)()かされてしまいました。

      After breaking curfew multiple times, my mother finally lost patience with me.

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      社長(しゃちょう):「(わたし)(たい)して愛想(あいそ)(わる)返事(へんじ)をするなんて、社員(しゃいん)にあるまじき態度(たいど)だ。」

      President: 'An employee should never respond to me with such a lack of courtesy. That’s completely unacceptable.'

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      家主(やぬし):「(なん)愛想(あいそ)()くてすみません…。」来客(らいきゃく):「()んでもらえるだけ光栄(こうえい)ですよ!」

      Landlord: 'Sorry for not being more hospitable...'
      Visitor: 'Please, I'm just honored you invited me over!'

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