Urge
Press For, Demand
noun, verbal noun
I'm so for this I'm willing to sponsor you. I am going to urge you to do this until you do it, so much so I'll give you money. This is one great urge and press for you to do this!
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
一週間経っても電話がかかってこないから、催促のメールを入れるつもりです。
It's been a week and I still haven't received a call, so I plan to send a follow-up email.
金子さんにお金を返してくれと催促されましたが、借りた覚えがありません。
Kaneko-san urged me to return the money, but I don't remember borrowing any.
うちのネコがご飯を催促してくるときの顔が可愛すぎるんで、見てください。
My cat’s face when demanding food is just too cute—take a look!
どうすれば顧客に未払分の支払手続きを丁寧かつ強く催促することができるのでしょうか。
How can I press a customer to take action on his overdue payment politely but also strongly?