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“Word to soften awkward topics” in Japanese

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クッション言葉 kusshonkotoba kusshonkotoba

Word to soften awkward topics in Japanese is “クッション言葉” (kusshonkotoba). Full meaning: word to soften awkward topics (esp. refusal in business conversation, e.g. "I am afraid that ...").

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