Meaning of 誘う in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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誘うJLPT 3
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Kana Readingさそう, いざなう
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Romajisasō, izanau
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `u` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to invite; to ask; to call (for)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to tempt; to lure; to induce
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Example Sentences
誘う, さそう, いざなう used in context
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She was in a piteous state.
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先週あたりも誘ってくれていたが、夜が遅いので、泣く泣く断った。
I was invited last week as well, but it was late so I regretfully turned them down.
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You should definitely ask him out.
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He suggested I go with him to the party.
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列車は１０時半に出発するから、１０時にあなたを誘いに行きます。
The train leaves at half past ten, so I'll call for you at ten.
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Moderate exercise in the evening helps induce sleep.
Verb Conjugations
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
entice, lead, tempt, invite, ask, call for, seduce, allure
On: ユウ, イウ
Kun: さそ.う, いざな.う
14 strokes
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