KANJI
誘
invite
entice, tempt, induce, lure
Kun'yomi
さそ
On'yomi
ゆう
Example sentences
彼はいつも皆を冗談で笑わせ、場を明るい雰囲気に誘うのが得意だ。
He is always good at making everyone laugh with jokes and drawing the place into a bright atmosphere.
友人にコンサートへ誘われたので、一緒に行くことにした。
I was invited to a concert by a friend, so I decided to go with them.
会社の誘いを断り、夢だった海外留学を決意した。
I turned down the company's offer (invitation) and decided to pursue my dream of studying abroad.
Practice exercises
1
誘
Answer
inviteenticetempt
2
誘
Answer
さそゆう
3
誘導
guidance, leading, induction
Answer
ゆうどう
4
誘う
to invite, to tempt
Answer
さそう
5
誘拐
abduction, kidnapping
Answer
ゆうかい
6
誘致
attraction, invitation (e.g., of industry or an event)
Answer
ゆうち