促す

Reading: うながす
Meaning: to urge, to prompt, to encourage
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Example Sentence
父 は 私 に 勉強 する よう 促した
My father urged me to study.
Usage Notes
Used when encouraging or pushing someone to do something. Often used with ように or を to indicate what action is being urged.
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