English–Japanese
“recommend” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisusumeru
Example
母は私に早く寝るように勧めます。haha wa watashi ni haya ku ne ru yō ni susu me ma su
My mother recommends that I go to bed early.
How to say “recommend” in Japanese
“Recommend” in Japanese is 勧める (susumeru).
It centers on making a suggested action seem worthwhile so that another person is willing to take it.
Example sentences with 勧める
この店では、店員が客に人気の商品を勧めます。ko no mise de wa ten in ga kyaku ni nin ki no shō hin o susu me ma su
In this store, the staff recommend popular products to customers.
Tips for using 勧める
- 勧める (susumeru) can also describe urging someone to accept food or a drink, a use that English often expresses with "offer" rather than "recommend".