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[しゃ(社)·こう(交)·じ(辞)·れい(令)]
shakoujirei
noun

Root Words:

[しゃ(社)·こう(交) + じ(辞)·れい(令)]
shakou + jirei

English Meaning(s) for 社交辞令

noun
  1. something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
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Meanings for each kanji in 社交辞令

» company; firm; office; association; shrine
» mingle; mixing; association; coming & going
» resign; word; term; expression
» orders; ancient laws; command; decree

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Sample Sentences for 社交辞令

You're just being diplomatic.
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Now I understand that my mother was only trying to be polite in public.
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