あしらい
あしらい
noun
handling; treatment; garnish; accent
1.
handling; treatment; the way one deals with people
The manner in which one receives or deals with another person, especially a customer or guest. Often appears in 客あしらい and 人あしらい.
客あしらいがうまい。
She is good at handling customers.
彼女は人あしらいが上手だ。
She is skilled at dealing with people.
店員の丁寧なあしらいに感心した。
I was impressed by the clerk's courteous manner.
2.
garnish; decorative accent; arrangement
A small complementary touch added for effect—a garnish on a dish, or a decorative accent in design, dress, or flower arranging.
料理のあしらい。
A garnish for the dish.
皿に季節のあしらいを添える。
I add a seasonal garnish to the plate.
着物の柄に、金のあしらいが効いている。
The gold accents work beautifully in the kimono's pattern.
The noun form of the verb あしらう (to handle; to arrange; to garnish).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 客あしらい: the way one handles customers
- 人あしらい: the way one deals with people
- あしらいを添える: to add a garnish or accent
NUANCE: In sense 1, あしらい can be neutral (skillful handling) or slightly negative when it implies dealing with someone perfunctorily.