Word Meaning 阿る

おもねる omoneru

阿る is read as おもねる (omoneru) and means to flatter.

Meaning

English

  1. to flatter
  2. to play up (to)
  3. to curry favor (with)
  4. to fawn (on)
  5. to cater (to)

Reading

Kana

おもねる

Romaji

omoneru

Writing Variants

  • 阿ねる おもねる omoneru

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 9 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Jinmeiyō Kanken 準1級 Rank 132581 Priority U

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阿国歌舞伎

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阿世

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阿武船

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阿片法

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阿形

あぎょう

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阿頼耶識

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阿字

あじ

first Sanskrit alphabet letter (in esoteric Buddhism symbolizes the source of all things)

Example Sentences

2

かれはじょうしにおもねるようなたいどをみせた。

He showed a fawning attitude toward his boss.

おもねるひとはしんようされにくい。

People who fawn on others are hard to trust.