JLPT N1
リップサービス
Insincere compliments or empty flattery.
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リップ・サービス alternative spelling with interpunct
Noun (often used with する to mean "to give lip service")
Insincere Compliment / Flattery
Refers to empty compliments or pleasing remarks spoken to flatter others or maintain social harmony rather than express sincere feelings.
Example
彼 の お世辞 は ただ の リップサービス だ よ 。
His compliments are just lip service.
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