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KANJI
instigate
tempt, incite, mislead, allure, entice
Kun'yomi
そそのかsosonoka
On'yomi
sa
Example sentences
かれゆうじんそそのかして、まんきをさせた。
He instigated his friend to shoplift.
そのミステリーしょうせつは、どくしゃこうしんをそそる。
That mystery novel stimulates the readers' curiosity.
かれせいねんしゃまんきをきょうしたとして、けいさつたいされた。
He was arrested by the police for instigating a minor to shoplift.

Practice exercises

1
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そそのかそそ
2
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instigateincitetemptlure
3
唆す
to instigate; to incite; to tempt
Answer
そそのかす
4
きょう
instigation; incitement (e.g., to crime)
Answer
きょうさ
5
suggestion; hint; intimation
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しさ
6
どう
instigation; agitation; stirring up (trouble)
Answer
さどう