ichidan verb, transitive verb
induce; tempt; lead someone to do something
Used when someone deliberately creates a situation or uses words to make another person do something, often with a nuance of manipulation or subtle pressure.
彼は彼女が自分から辞めるように仕向けた。
He maneuvered things so that she would quit on her own.
Parents should encourage their children to want to study.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Describes the manner in which one deals with or behaves toward a person, often with an adverbial phrase specifying the attitude (e.g., 冷たく, 優しく).
彼は部下に冷たく仕向けた。
He treated his subordinates coldly.
あの先生は生徒に優しく仕向ける。
That teacher is kind to the students.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for sending goods, letters, or people to a destination; somewhat formal or businesslike. Often seen in commercial contexts.
商品を至急仕向けてください。
Please send the goods immediately.
彼をロンドン支店に仕向けることになった。
It was decided to send him to the London branch.