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Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
1. to invite; to ask (someone to do); to call (for); to take (someone) along
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
2. to tempt; to lure; to entice; to seduce
  • ウラウラと
  • した
  • ひざ日差し
  • さそ誘われて
  • ねむりにお眠りに落ちた
The soft, gentle sunlight beckoned me to sleep.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
3. to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy); to provokeOnly applies to さそう
Other forms
誘う 【いざなう】

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