Meaning

Primary

Solicitation

Alternative

Invitation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I recommend this to you, so I'd like to invite you to try it. This is a solicitation or invitation.

This word describes inviting someone to join a group or activity, often with a pushy or persistent tone. It's commonly used in business, religious, or social settings.

Reading

かんゆう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 勧誘をする

    to solicit

    勧誘を行う

    to conduct solicitation

    勧誘を受ける

    to be solicited

Context Sentences

勧誘の電話は迷惑だと思う。

I think solicitation calls are annoying.

強引な勧誘は嫌われることが多い。

Aggressive solicitation is often disliked.

悪質な勧誘は法律で禁止されている。

Malicious solicitation is prohibited by law.

この証券マンは投資商品の勧誘をするのが上手だ。

This securities salesman is skilled at soliciting customers for his investment products.

大学生活の最初は、部活の勧誘をたくさん受けました。

I got a lot of invitations to participate in club activities at the beginning of the university year.

Kanji Composition