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Secondary schoolJLPT N1

stimulate, urge, press, demand, incite

9 strokes · frequency rank #998

On
ソク
Kun
うなが.す

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Common words

  1. そくしんpromotion; acceleration; encouragement; facilitation1
    • He worked hard to promote peace.

    • His job is to promote sales.

    • Mutual understanding promotes peace.

  2. うながすto urge; to encourage; to press; to prompt2
    • This music helps me to fall asleep.

    • He urged her to drive carefully.

    • The policeman called our attention to the danger of pickpockets.

  3. そくせいpromotion of growth3
  4. さいそくpressing; urging; demanding; demand4
    • I'm afraid this sounds like a demand, but could you return the money I lent you the other day?

    • He impatiently asked for repayment.

    • No way, is this really a debt collection call?

  5. とくそくurge; demand; importunity5
  6. はんそくsales promotion6
    • Our sales campaign is successful in a big way.

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