Japanese

うながす
Meaning: to urge; to promote; to stimulate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 促す 促さない
Polite 促します 促しません
Past 促した 促さなかった
Polite + Past 促しました 促しませんでした
Te-form 促して 促さなくて
Potential 促せる 促せない
Passive 促される 促されない
Causative 促させる 促させない
Imperative 促せ 促すな

Handwriting

促
す

Example sentences

A well-balanced diet promotes growth.
彼の翻意を促すのは難しい。
It is difficult to urge him to change his mind.
若い世代の参政を促すためには、主権者教育が重要だ。
Voter education is important to encourage political participation among the younger generation.

Usage Notes

Can be used for urging someone to take action or for promoting a physiological process.

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