“Flatterer” in Japanese
Short answer
Flatterer in Japanese is “佞人” (neijin). Full meaning: flatterer, smooth talker, crafty person.
Other ways to say “Flatterer” in Japanese
世辞者
sejimono flatterer, someone skilled at flattery
上手者
jouzumono flatterer
おべっか使い
obekkatsukai flatterer, toady, lackey, sycophant, flunky
茶坊主
chabouzu tea-server; flatterer, sycophant
提灯持ち
chouchinmochi lantern bearer; flatterer, booster, brown-noser
太鼓持ち
taikomochi professional jester, professional entertainer, comedian, buffoon; flatterer, sycophant, brown-noser
桂庵
keian agency for employing servants and arranging marriages (Edo period), mediator, go-between; flattery, flatterer; Keian era (1648.2.15-1652.9.18)
味噌すり
misosuri grinding miso; flattery, flatterer
胡麻擂り
gomasuri sycophancy, toadying, apple-polishing, brown-nosing, sycophant, flatterer, toady, apple-polisher, brown-noser, ass-kisser; sesame seed grinding
慶庵
keian agency for employing servants and arranging marriages (Edo period), mediator, go-between; flattery, flatterer; Keian era (1648.2.15-1652.9.18)
追従者
tsuijuusha follower; toady, lackey, sycophant, flatterer
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