恩おんを売うる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

do a favor to create obligation; curry favor strategically

Describes doing something for someone with the intention of making them feel indebted, rather than out of pure goodwill. Often used critically.

• 彼かれはわざと恩おんを売うるようなことを言いった。

  He deliberately said something to make me feel indebted.

• 小ちいさな親しん切せつで恩おんを売うろうとする人ひとには気きをつけて。

  Be careful of people who try to curry favor with small kindnesses.