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勧める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 勧める.
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1
勧める／奨める only
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to encourage; to urge
Examples
私は貴方が汽車で行くことを勧めます。
I recommend you to go by train.
2
Esp. 薦める
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
Examples
トムは彼らにその小説を薦めた。
Tom recommended the novel to them.
3
勧める／奨める only
to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
Examples
彼にウイスキーかジンをすすめたが、彼はどちらもいらないと言った。
I offered him whisky or gin, but he said he didn't need either.
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