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How to say "Curry" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "curry", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
攀竜附鳳
はんりょうふほう
C2PLUS / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
吮疽舐痔
せんそしじ
C2PLUS / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "curry" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 攀竜附鳳 and 吮疽舐痔.
In Japanese, 攀竜附鳳 (はんりょうふほう) is typically associated with "To curry favor with the powerful or influential in order to achieve success." (Syllabus Level: C2PLUS) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 吮疽舐痔 (せんそしじ) maps to "To curry favor with a superior through extreme, abject flattery and servility. (Literally: sucking sores and licking hemorrhoids)" (Syllabus Level: C2PLUS) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "curry" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "攀竜附鳳"
毎日、日本語を練習するために攀竜附鳳。
Every day, I curry favor with the powerful or influential in order to achieve success. to practice Japanese.
Bilingual Context for "吮疽舐痔"
毎日、日本語を練習するために吮疽舐痔。
Every day, I curry favor with a superior through extreme, abject flattery and servility. (Literally: sucking sores and licking hemorrhoids) to practice Japanese.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "毎日、日本語を練習するために ＿＿＿ 。" (Meaning: "Every day, I curry favor with the powerful or influential in order to achieve success. to practice Japanese.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "攀竜附鳳" fits here because it means "To curry favor with the powerful or influential in order to achieve success." in the context of: "Every day, I curry favor with the powerful or influential in order to achieve success. to practice Japanese.". "吮疽舐痔" represents "To curry favor with a superior through extreme, abject flattery and servility. (Literally: sucking sores and licking hemorrhoids)".