WORD DETAIL
誘惑
ゆうわく
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
誘惑is read asゆうわくand is a noun andするverb for a temptation that draws someone toward an undesirable or resisted choice. - Basic usage: Giving in to the temptation of a sweet pastry appears in
菓子の誘惑に負ける, while falling for the lure of easy earnings appears in楽に稼げるという誘惑に乗る.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Quoting the lure with
という- The pattern
楽に稼げるという誘惑usesというto state the claim or proposal that tempts someone.
- The pattern
- Difference from
勧誘- Unlike the act of inviting someone to join an activity, this term focuses on desire being stirred and judgment being swayed.

