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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 唆 is associated with inciting someone; 唆す is read そそのかす.
• Basic usage: 少年を唆して describes enticing or inciting a boy.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Inciting and suggesting
  • 唆す focuses on enticing someone into an action, as when a boy is induced to sneak into a warehouse or someone is urged into reckless competition.
  • 示唆, read しさ, means suggestion or implication. Saying that data suggests a possible new cause is weaker than declaring that cause established.