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懐柔 (かいじゅう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
winning over ; placation ; gentle persuasion
Refers to the act of persuading or conciliating someone, often in political or organizational contexts, by appealing to their interests or emotions rather than using force.
新しん 社しゃ 長ちょう は 組くみ 合あい を 懐かい 柔じゅう し て ストライキ を 回かい 避ひ し た 。
The new president placated the union and avoided a strike.
Kanji 柔 tender, weakness, gentleness Similar words 説せっ 得とく 説得 is general persuasion through reasoning, while 懐柔 implies a softer, more strategic approach often involving concessions or emotional appeal.
懐かい 柔じゅう 策さく 懐柔策 is the concrete policy or measure for winning someone over, whereas 懐柔 is the act or concept itself.
Etymology Composed of 懐 (to harbor, to cherish) and 柔 (gentle, soft). The combination suggests a gentle, embracing approach to persuasion.
