N2
かいじゅう (kaijū)
懐柔
placation, conciliation, appeasement
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often implies pacifying or winning over someone (who is hostile or difficult) through soft means, persuasion, or concessions, sometimes with a slightly manipulative undertone. 反抗的な相手を、なだめすかして味方につけたり、従わせたりする際に使われます。 (Used when placating and winning over a rebellious opponent, or making them obey, often with a subtle manipulative nuance.)
📝 Example Sentences
政府は反発する住民を懐柔しようと、優遇策を提示した。
The government offered preferential measures to appease the protesting residents.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "懐柔"!
反対派の議員を_______するため、与党は譲歩案を示した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「懐柔する」は、敵対する相手を説得したり、譲歩したりして、味方につけたりおとなしくさせたりすることです。
English: To "懐柔する" means to persuade or make concessions to a hostile opponent to win them over or quiet them down.
English: To "懐柔する" means to persuade or make concessions to a hostile opponent to win them over or quiet them down.
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