JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
促 — stimulate
- Reading
- ソク・うなが.す
- Meaning
- stimulate; urge; press; demand; incite
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
促 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソク・うなが.す and it means stimulate; urge; press; demand; incite. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
促 appears in everyday japanese words such as 促す (to urge), 促進 (promotion) and 催促 (request).
Japanese words containing 促
Frequently asked questions
What does 促 mean in Japanese?
促 means stimulate; urge; press; demand; incite in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 促 read?
促 is read ソク・うなが.す. Reading it inside real words — 促す and 促進 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 促 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 促 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 促 in a word?
A common word containing 促 is 促す (うながす) — "to urge". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 促 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 促 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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