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[さそ()·]
sasoi
noun

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[いざな()·]
izanai

English Meaning(s) for 誘い

noun
  1. invitation; introduction
  2. temptation

Definition and Synonyms for 誘い

Inducing act of bringing about a desired result
Synonyms: 誘い, 誘う, 誘導
Enticement the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
Synonyms: テンプテーション, 蠱惑, 誘い, 誘う, 誘引, 誘惑, 魅惑
Invitation a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
Synonyms: インビテーション, 勧誘, お呼び, 招き, 招く, 招待, 招待状, 招来, 招致, 招請, 誘い, 誘う

Meanings for each kanji in 誘い

» entice; lead; tempt; invite; ask; call for; seduce; allure

Categories 誘い is a member of

Causing the act of causing something to happen
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Influence causing something without any direct or apparent effort
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Missive a written message addressed to a person or organization
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Asking the verbal act of requesting
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 誘い

Sample Sentences for 誘い

I declined his invitation to dinner.
Would you please allow me to treat you to dinner next week?
Robert was so busy he had to turn down an invitation to play golf.
The train leaves at half past ten, so I'll call for you at ten.
I'll call for you at 8 tomorrow morning.

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