説得

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 説得 is read as せっとく and is a noun for persuading someone through reasons to change a view or action; it also combines with する as a verb.
• Basic usage: Persuading one’s family to grant permission appears in 家族を説得する, while saying that persuasion is difficult without enough supporting material appears in 相手の説得は難しい.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinction from 説明
  • 説得 aims to change another person’s view or action, whereas 説明 aims to make facts or reasons understood.