巧言

こうげん

Meanings

1. Noun flattery

Kanji

• 巧 skillful. Read as コウ.
• 言 word. Read as ゲン.

Words containing 巧言

• 巧言令色 (こうげんれいしょく) flattery
• 巧言令色鮮し仁 (こうげんれいしょくすくなしじん) those who resort to blandishments and fawning smiles are apt to lack compassion

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