教唆

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.