What does the JLPT N3 word "誘う" mean?

The N3 word "誘う" (さそう (sasou)) means "to invite, to ask (someone to do something)". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "誘う"?

Yes, a common example is: "友達を映画に誘う。" which translates to "I invite my friend to the movies.".

さそう (sasou)

誘う

💡 Nuance & Usage: To ask someone to go somewhere, do something together, or join an event. Implies a friendly or casual invitation.

友達を映画に誘う。

I invite my friend to the movies.

Test your understanding of "誘う"!

週末、友達を食事に_______つもりです。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 一緒に食事をするために友達に「誘う」のが自然な表現です。
English: It is natural to 'invite' (sasou) a friend to eat together.

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