勧める · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 勧める | 勧めない |
| Polite | 勧めます | 勧めません |
| Past polite | 勧めました | 勧めませんでした |
| Past | 勧めた | 勧めなかった |
| Te-form | 勧めて | 勧めないで |
| Desire | 勧めたい | 勧めたくない |
| Potential | 勧められるalso 勧めれる | 勧められないalso 勧めれない |
| Passive | 勧められる | 勧められない |
| Causative | 勧めさせる | 勧めさせない |
| Causative passive | 勧めさせられる | 勧めさせられない |
| Volitional | 勧めよう | |
| Polite volitional | 勧めましょう | |
| Imperative | 勧めろ | 勧めるな |
| Conditional | 勧めれば | 勧めなければ |
| Tara conditional | 勧めたら | 勧めなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
recommend (an action); advise; encourage; urge
Only when written 勧める / 奨める
Used when recommending that someone do something, or urging a course of action. Often with verb+ように or noun+を.
The doctor recommended that he exercise.
I was encouraged to study abroad by a friend.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
recommend (a thing/person); suggest
Used when recommending a specific book, product, candidate, etc. 薦める is especially natural here.
I highly recommend this book.
I intend to recommend him as chairperson.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Only when written 勧める / 奨める
Used when offering something concrete like a drink, cigarette, or seat. Often in hospitality contexts.
I offered tea to the guest.
He kindly offered me a seat.
The doctor advised him to exercise.
A friend recommended this book to me.