Lingaku誘う【さそう】
Frequency rank: 1,694.
- to invite; to ask (someone to do); to call (for); to take (someone) along
- to tempt; to lure; to entice; to seduce
- to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy); to provokeonly applies to さそう
Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 誘う【さそう】【いざなう】Frequency rank: 1,694.
- さそうFrequency rank: 45,256. – 46,118.
- いざなうFrequency rank: 47,983. – 49,016.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to invite; to ask (someone to do); to call (for); to take (someone) along
- to tempt; to lure; to entice; to seduce
- to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy); to provoke
This meaning is used when someone is formally or informally inviting another person to join them in an activity or event.
This meaning refers to attracting someone in a way that may not be purely innocent, often associated with persuasion or attraction.
This meaning emphasizes the act of causing a reaction or response in someone, whether it be emotional or physical.
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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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I was invited last week as well, but it was late so I regretfully turned them down.
The train leaves at half past ten, so I'll call for you at ten.
Moderate exercise in the evening helps induce sleep.
I want to ask her out, but I don't have the courage.
She has been invited to sing in a choir in a foreign country.