Vocab Info

N1 Noun

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

    Dictionary Definition

    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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    • Pitch Accent

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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 strive to give courteous responses at work. {civility, courtesy, compliments, sociability, graces}

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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。

      The shop where the staff's courtesy is good is always bustling with many customers. {civility, courtesy, compliments, sociability, graces}

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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。

      Because I broke curfew many times, my mother ran out of patience with me. {civility, courtesy, compliments, sociability, graces}

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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: "It's unacceptable for an employee to respond to me with such rudeness. It lacks the basic courtesy." {civility, courtesy, compliments, sociability, graces}

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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: "I'm sorry for lacking any courtesy..." Visitor: "I'm honored just to have you read it!" {civility, courtesy, compliments, sociability, graces}

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