Word details
促す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 促す.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to urge; to encourage; to press; to prompt; to draw (attention to)
Examples
彼は彼女に注意して運転するようにと促した。
He urged her to drive carefully.
2
to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken; to accelerate; to promote
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
促
stimulate, urge, press, demand, incite
9 strokesFrequency 998JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ソク
Kun
うなが.す
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