勧誘

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 勧誘, read かんゆう, combines urging with drawing someone into an activity and functions as a verbal noun.
• Basic usage: It ranges from inviting someone to join a group to solicitation that may become pushy.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Neutral invitation to join
  • 山岳部への勧誘を受ける is a relatively neutral invitation to join a club.
• Negative tone from 無理な
  • 無理な勧誘 describes excessive or pushy solicitation. The headword is not inherently coercive in every use.