WORD DETAIL
教唆
きょうさ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
教唆is read asきょうさand is a noun andするverb for deliberately inciting another person to commit a crime or wrongful act. - Basic usage: The meaning of criminal instigation appears in
教唆の意味, while inciting a subordinate appears in部下を教唆する.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Prompting another person to act
教唆focuses on intentionally urging someone else to carry out an act such as a crime, not merely expressing an idea.
- Difference from
勧める勧めるneutrally means recommending a choice or action, while教唆するstrongly suggests incitement to wrongdoing.

