三顧の礼

さんこのれい

Also written 三顧之礼

Meanings

1. Expression, Noun showing (someone) special courtesy (to persuade them to take a post)

Kanji

• 三 three. Read as サン.
• 顧 look back
• 礼 courtesy. Read as レイ.

Example sentences

• 首相は三顧の礼をもって彼を法務大臣に迎えた。
  The Prime Minister has won his services as Minister for Justice.

Word lists

• Idioms

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