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説き勧める (ときすすめる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
ichidan verb, transitive verb
persuade ; talk into ; convince
Used when you explain reasons and urge someone to do something, combining explanation with recommendation. Often implies a gentle but persistent effort.
学がく
を
説と
き
勧すす
め
た
。
My mother talked me into studying abroad.
Written forms 説と き 勧すす める Usage 100%
Standard kanji spelling; the compound verb combines 説く (explain, persuade) and 勧める (recommend, urge).
説とき 勧すす める
Abbreviated kanji form; less common and may be considered nonstandard or a simplification.
Kanji 説 opinion, theory, explanation 勧 persuade, recommend, advise Similar words 説せっ 得とく する 説得する is a more common and general word for 'persuade', often used in formal or serious contexts. 説き勧める adds a nuance of recommending or urging with explanation, and is less frequent.
勧すす める 勧める simply means 'to recommend' or 'to offer', without the explanatory element. 説き勧める implies you are also explaining why it's a good idea.
Etymology Compound of 説く (explain, persuade) and 勧める (recommend, urge). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of combining two verbs to express a nuanced action.
