Be wise. Be brave. Be tricky. (slithytove) wrote,
Be wise. Be brave. Be tricky.
slithytove
  • Mood: exhausted




YUU

sas(u)

meaning: invite, tempt, lead

誘拐 == yuukai == (noun that can take する to act as a verb) abduction, kidnapping
勧誘 == kanyuu == (noun that can take する to act as a verb) invitation, solicitation, canvassing, inducement, persuasion, encouragement


Left radical is 'words/speak' (言). Right radial is 'excel/excellent' (秀), which here acts phonetically to express 'lead'. To 'lead with words' is to invite or tempt. Henshall suggests as a mnemonic: 'Excellent words lead to temptation.'

Info from Taka Kanji Database
List of compounds including this character from Risu Dictionary

Subscribe
  • Post a new comment

    Error

    switch
    default userpic

    Your reply will be screened

    Your IP address will be recorded 

    When you submit the form an invisible reCAPTCHA check will be performed.
    You must follow the Privacy Policy and Google Terms of use.
    Help
  • 0 comments