Word details
誘う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 誘う.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to call (for); to take (someone) along
2
to tempt; to lure; to entice; to seduce
Examples
ウラウラとした日差しに誘われて、眠りに落ちた。
The soft, gentle sunlight beckoned me to sleep.
3
さそう only
to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy); to provoke
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
誘
entice, lead, tempt, invite, ask, call for, seduce, allure
14 strokesFrequency 993JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ユウ
Kun
さそ.ういざな.う
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