This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

促す

Reading

Kana: うながす
Romaji: unagasu
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Definition

v5s
vt
1

to urge; to press; to prompt; to suggest; to demand; to stimulate; to quicken; to incite; to invite (attention to)

Kanji

Readings: ソク、 うなが.す
Meanings: stimulate, urge, press, demand, incite

Example Sentences

警察(けいさつ)たちはすりへの注意(ちゅうい)(うなが)した。
➥The policeman called our attention to the danger of pickpockets.
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(かれ)彼女(かのじょ)注意(ちゅうい)して運転(うんてん)するようにと(うなが)した。
➥He urged her to drive carefully.
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社長(しゃちょう)社員(しゃいん)主体的(しゅたいてき)()()みを(うなが)した。
➥The president urged employees to act on their initiative.
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先生(せんせい)生徒(せいと)たちにもっとはっきり(こた)えるように(うなが)した。
➥The teacher urged the students to answer more clearly.
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