Japanese Word · Intermediate
太鼓持ち
brownnose, sycophant
Pronunciation: [ta̠iko̞mo̞t͡ɕi]
Meaning
brownnose, sycophant
Example
あいつは社長の太鼓持ちだ
He sucks up to the boss.
Practice tips
- Practice 太鼓持ち out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.