- 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
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- 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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