JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
誘 — entice
- Reading
- ユウ・さそ.う・いざな.う
- Meaning
- entice; lead; tempt; invite; ask; call for; seduce; allure
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
誘 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ユウ・さそ.う・いざな.う and it means entice; lead; tempt; invite; ask; call for; seduce; allure. 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.
誘 appears in everyday japanese words such as 勧誘 (invitation), 誘導 (guidance) and 誘惑 (temptation).
Japanese words containing 誘
Frequently asked questions
What does 誘 mean in Japanese?
誘 means entice; lead; tempt; invite; ask; call for; seduce; allure in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 誘 read?
誘 is read ユウ・さそ.う・いざな.う. Reading it inside real words — 勧誘 and 誘導 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 誘 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 誘 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 誘 in a word?
A common word containing 誘 is 勧誘 (かんゆう) — "invitation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 誘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 誘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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