勧め (すすめ, susume) Japanese meaning: recommendation | KotomoraI read this book on a friend's recommendation.
Following the doctor's advice, I exercise every day.
Usage patterns
〈人〉の勧めでon someone's recommendation
I started reading this book on my teacher's recommendation.
勧めに従うto follow someone's advice
I quit smoking, following the doctor's advice.
勧めを断るto turn down a recommendation/suggestion
He turned down the suggestion.
〈人〉の勧めを受けるto accept/take someone's advice
I decided to change jobs, taking my boss's advice.
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Rare kanji variant; mainly seen in formal contexts like 奨学金 (scholarship).
