expression, godan verb (-su)
curry favour; butter up; fawn over; humour; put in a good mood
Rare expression meaning to ingratiate oneself with someone, often by flattery or by saying what they want to hear. Can also refer to soothing or humouring someone, such as a child or a superior. The more common equivalent is 機嫌を取る (きげんをとる).
See also: 機嫌をとる
He is desperate to curry favour with his boss.
泣いている赤ん坊の気褄を合わすのは大変だ。
It's tough to put a crying baby in a good mood.