“Brown-noser” in Japanese
Short answer
Brown-noser in Japanese is “提灯持ち” (chouchinmochi). Full meaning: lantern bearer; flatterer, booster, brown-noser.
Other ways to say “Brown-noser” in Japanese
太鼓持ち
taikomochi professional jester, professional entertainer, comedian, buffoon; flatterer, sycophant, brown-noser
胡麻擂り
gomasuri sycophancy, toadying, apple-polishing, brown-nosing, sycophant, flatterer, toady, apple-polisher, brown-noser, ass-kisser; sesame seed grinding
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