NichiDict

もてる

N1
[moteru]
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Meanings

1.IchidanIntransitive

to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed

Examples

彼は学校でとてももてているらしい。

He seems to be very popular at school.

彼女は男性にもてるタイプの人だ。

She's the type of person who is popular with men.

もてるためには努力が必要だと思う。

I think effort is necessary to be popular.