Translation guide
The English verb 'induce' has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common ones for learners: causing something to happen, persuading someone to do something, and inducing labor in a medical context. Less common meanings like inducing an electric current are also included.
To bring about or cause a particular physical or mental state, condition, or effect.
The most common and versatile verb for 'to cause' or 'to induce' something, often used for events, conditions, or reactions.
That medicine can induce drowsiness.
Often used in medical or technical contexts for triggering a specific reaction or condition.
Stress can sometimes induce illness.
Means 'to bring about' a result or change, often with a nuance of something being brought from elsewhere.
The new policy induced change.
To successfully persuade or influence someone to take a particular action.
The standard verb for 'persuade' or 'convince' someone to do something.
I induced him to study abroad.
Means 'to urge' or 'prompt' someone to do something, often used for encouragement or gentle pressure.
A phrase meaning 'to make someone feel like doing something', often used for inducing willingness.
To artificially start the process of childbirth.
To produce an electric current or magnetic effect by induction.
Technical term used in physics and engineering for electromagnetic induction.
Induce a current in the coil.
上司が彼に決断を促した。
The boss induced him to make a decision.
His story induced me to travel.
We need to induce labor.