Japanese

める

すすめる
Meaning: to recommend; to advise; to encourage; to offer
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 勧める 勧めない
Polite 勧めます 勧めません
Past 勧めた 勧めなかった
Polite + Past 勧めました 勧めませんでした
Te-form 勧めて 勧めなくて
Potential 勧められる 勧められない
Passive 勧められる 勧められない
Causative 勧めさせる 勧めさせない
Imperative 勧めろ 勧めるな

Handwriting

勧
め
る

Example sentences

The doctor advised him to quit smoking.
医師は彼に十分な休養を取るように勧めた。
The doctor advised him to get enough rest.

Usage Notes

Used when suggesting an action or offering something like food/drinks.

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