巧言令色 こうげんれいしょく Meanings Noun flattery; honeyed words Kanji 巧 skillful. Read as コウ. 言 word. Read as ゲン. 令 decree. Read as レイ. 色 color. Read as ショク. Words containing 巧言令色 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 Word lists Yojijukugo (四字熟語) Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists