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こうげんれいしょく巧言令色kougenreishoku
  1. Noun

    flattery; honeyed words

    Yojijukugo (four character compound)

    巧言令色少なし仁。
    Fair words butter no parsnips.
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巧言令色鮮し仁こうげんれいしょくすくなしじんkougenreishokusukunashijin

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)those who resort to blandishments and fawning smiles are apt to lack compassion

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