English–Japanese
“persuasion” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisettoku
Example
母の説得で、私は考えを変えました。haha no set toku de watashi wa kanga e o ka e ma shi ta
I changed my mind after my mother persuaded me.
How to say “persuasion” in Japanese
“Persuasion” in Japanese is 説得 (settoku).
Persuasion involves changing someone's view or choice by giving reasons and gaining agreement.
Example sentences with 説得
友人の説得にもかかわらず、彼女は一人で出発しました。yū jin no set toku ni mo ka ka wa ra zu kano jo wa hito ri de shup patsu shi ma shi ta
Despite her friend's persuasion, she left alone.
Tips for using 説得
- The phrase "gentle persuasion" shows that persuasion can influence someone without force.