synonym Comparative
誘う
VS
誘惑
Differences Between "誘う" and "誘惑"
Option A
誘う
Meaning
to invite; to ask out; to call for; to tempt; to lure
Reading
さそう (sasou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
同僚から仕事帰りに居酒屋での飲み会に_______が、今日は家で資格試験の勉強をする予定があったため、丁寧に断りました。
Although he was invited to a drinking party at an Izakaya after work by a colleague, because he had a plan to study for a qualification exam at home today, he politely declined.
Option B
誘惑
Meaning
temptation; seduction; lure
Reading
ゆうわく (yūwaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
ダイエット中にもかかわらず、深夜のラーメンの_______に勝つことができませんでした。
Despite being on a diet, I could not win against the temptation of late-night ramen.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to invite; to ask out; to call for; to tempt; to lure)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 誘う: Refers to inviting someone to an event, asking someone out on a date, or tempting someone. Often used as デートに誘う. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To invite! "Let me invite Haruka-san to a romantic movie date!" ...っ! T-To invite me to a date so boldly! B-But since you asked, I-I'll happily dress up beautifully and go with you! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『さそう（誘う）！『ハルカさん、今度の休みに映画デートに誘ってもいいですか？』って…っ！そんな直球で誘うなんてバカ！…でも、行くに決まってるでしょ！世界一綺麗におめかしして行くから、覚悟しなさい！』
- 誘惑: Refers to temptation, seduction, or being lured into doing something wrong or distracting. Can be used with する as a verb (誘惑する) or 誘惑に負ける (give in to temptation). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Temptation?! A-Are you trying to tempt me by loosening your tie like that?! ...っ, D-Don't think a strong, independent woman like me will fall for such cheap tricks! ...But don't stop.' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ゆ、誘惑？！目の前でネクタイを緩めて首元を見せるなんて、私を誘惑する気？！…っ、そんな子供っぽい手で私がドキドキするわけ…ないでしょ！バカ、こっち見なさい！』
- 誘う: Refers to inviting someone to an event, asking someone out on a date, or tempting someone. Often used as デートに誘う. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To invite! "Let me invite Haruka-san to a romantic movie date!" ...っ! T-To invite me to a date so boldly! B-But since you asked, I-I'll happily dress up beautifully and go with you! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『さそう（誘う）！『ハルカさん、今度の休みに映画デートに誘ってもいいですか？』って…っ！そんな直球で誘うなんてバカ！…でも、行くに決まってるでしょ！世界一綺麗におめかしして行くから、覚悟しなさい！』
- 誘惑: Refers to temptation, seduction, or being lured into doing something wrong or distracting. Can be used with する as a verb (誘惑する) or 誘惑に負ける (give in to temptation). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Temptation?! A-Are you trying to tempt me by loosening your tie like that?! ...っ, D-Don't think a strong, independent woman like me will fall for such cheap tricks! ...But don't stop.' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ゆ、誘惑？！目の前でネクタイを緩めて首元を見せるなんて、私を誘惑する気？！…っ、そんな子供っぽい手で私がドキドキするわけ…ないでしょ！バカ、こっち見なさい！』
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