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迎合する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 迎合する | 迎合しない |
| Polite | 迎合します | 迎合しません |
| Past polite | 迎合しました | 迎合しませんでした |
| Past | 迎合した | 迎合しなかった |
| Te-form | 迎合して | 迎合しないで |
| Desire | 迎合したい | 迎合したくない |
| Potential | 迎合できる | 迎合できない |
| Passive | 迎合される | 迎合されない |
| Causative | 迎合させる | 迎合させない |
| Causative passive | 迎合させられる | 迎合させられない |
| Volitional | 迎合しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 迎合しましょう | |
| Imperative | 迎合しろ | 迎合するな |
| Conditional | 迎合すれば | 迎合しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 迎合したら | 迎合しなかったら |
Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
ingratiation; pandering; catering to; going along with
Often implies a negative or self-serving accommodation to someone else's wishes, opinions, or trends. Used for individuals, groups, or organizations that adjust their stance to gain favor or avoid conflict.
He is always ingratiating himself with his boss.
The mass media panders too much to public opinion.
An ingratiating attitude damages trust.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に迎合するto pander to someone
The politician kept making statements that pandered to voters.
- 〈事〉に迎合するto cater to (public opinion, trends, etc.)
The media often produces coverage that panders to public opinion.
- 迎合した〈物〉a policy/attitude that panders (to someone or something)
The government announced a policy designed to pander for popularity.