Vocabulary
What does 促す (うながす, unagasu) mean?
促す (うながす, unagasu) means to urge, prompt; to encourage.
Quick facts| Reading | うながす |
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| Romaji | unagasu |
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| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonunagasu
to urge, prompt; to encourage
- 1godan verb · transitive to urge; to encourage; to press
- 2godan verb · transitive to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
Example sentences
医者は禁煙を促した。
The doctor urged me to quit smoking.
注意を促す看板が立っている。
A sign urging caution has been put up.
