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勧める
susumeru
Description
「勧める」は、いいと思う物や事を人にすすめる時に使う言葉です。
"勧める" is used when recommending something good to someone.
友だちに本や店を勧めたり、何かをするように言ったりする時に使います。
It is used when recommending books or shops to friends, or telling them to do something.
Meanings
勧めるsusumeru
to recommend; to suggest something good
この本を友だちに勧めました。
I recommended this book to my friend.
勧めるsusumeru
to urge or encourage someone to do something
父は私に勉強するよう勧めた。
My father urged me to study.
勧めるsusumeru
to offer (a seat, food, or drink)
お客さんにお茶を勧めた。
I offered tea to the guest.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
勧める means recommend/urge, while homophone 進める means to advance something.
- Etymology
The kanji 勧 carries the meaning of encouraging or persuading.
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