Meaning of こびへつらう in Japanese
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Definition of こびへつらう
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(v5u, vi) to toady; to be obsequious
こびへつらうウェイターは最上のテーブルをあてがわれる。なぜなら、そうしたウェイターは、いつもマネージャーや上役のきげんをとるから。
The obsequious waiter is usually assigned the best table because he always curries favor with his manager and superiors.