Japanese

しんぷく
Meaning: complete admiration; to admire and obey
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

心
服

Example sentences

I deeply admire his noble character.
諸葛亮は南蛮王孟獲に対し、七縦七擒の計を用いて心服させた。
Zhuge Liang used the strategy of 'shichisho shichikin' against the Southern Barbarian King Meng Huo to make him surrender from his heart.

Usage Notes

Describes a state where one respects someone so much that they willingly follow or obey them.

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