Translation guide
The pull toward something you want but shouldn't do, or the thing itself that tempts you.
Expressing the internal pull or desire to do something, especially when it's not a good idea.
The most direct and common translation for 'temptation' as a noun. Covers both the feeling and the tempting thing.
I gave in to the temptation of sweets.
It's hard to resist temptation.
Literally 'the impulse to want to do ~'. Useful when emphasizing a sudden urge.
I suppressed the temptation to lie.
An idiomatic expression meaning 'to be tempted by an evil impulse', often used for momentary lapses in judgment.
I was overcome by temptation and shoplifted.
Referring to the object, person, or situation that causes temptation.
Used in religious, moral, or philosophical contexts where temptation is a test of character.
Focusing on the action of luring or enticing someone.
The English loanword テンプテーション is rarely used and sounds unnatural. Stick with 誘惑.
誘惑 (ゆうわく) is the general concept of temptation, while 衝動 (しょうどう) is a sudden impulse. Use 衝動 when emphasizing a momentary urge.
suppress the urge to buy
I couldn't resist the temptation to check my phone.
The temptation to eat the whole cake was strong.
For him, sweets are the greatest temptation.
悪い誘いに乗ってはいけない。
Don't give in to bad temptations.