督促

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The administrative noun and する verb 督促 (とくそく) means pressing someone to complete an overdue payment or submission.
• Basic usage: A written demand is a 督促状, while a phone reminder can 提出するよう督促する.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A formal reminder to comply
  • It is stronger than a casual suggestion and presses for fulfillment of an existing duty or deadline.