godan verb (-u), transitive verb
invite; ask to come; take along
Used for inviting someone to an event, asking them to do something together, or bringing them along. The reading いざなう is a more literary or elegant variant for this sense.
友達をパーティーに誘った。
I invited my friend to the party.
彼を散歩に誘おう。
Let's ask him to come for a walk.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Used for tempting someone into doing something, often with a negative or manipulative nuance, or for attracting someone romantically. The reading いざなう can also be used in a poetic sense of luring or beckoning.
甘い言葉で彼女を誘う。
He tempts her with sweet words.
悪い仲間に誘われて、タバコを吸い始めた。
Lured by bad company, he started smoking.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
Only with reading さそう
Used with the reading さそう only. Describes causing a reaction or emotion such as tears, laughter, sleepiness, or sympathy. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
その映画は観客の涙を誘った。
The movie brought tears to the audience's eyes.
彼の冗談はみんなの笑いを誘った。
His joke provoked laughter from everyone.