Toady
01
おべっか使い, 追従者
a person who behaves obsequiously to gain advantage from someone powerful
例
The minister was followed by a crowd of toadies who praised his every decision.
大臣は、彼のあらゆる決定を称賛するおべっか使いの群れに付きまとわれていた。
to toady
01
おべっかを使う, ごますりをする
to act in an obsequious way toward someone important in order to gain advantage
例
He would toady to the department head by always agreeing with him in meetings.
彼は会議でいつも彼に同意することで、部門長にお世辞を言うだろう。
