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“recommendation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also推薦 (suisen) · 勧告 (kankoku) · 推奨 (suishō)

Pronunciation

Romajisusume

Example

友達の勧めで、この店に行きます。tomo dachi no susu me de ko no mise ni i ki ma su

I go to this restaurant on my friend's recommendation.

Illustration for 勧め (recommendation)

How to say “recommendation” in Japanese

“Recommendation” in Japanese is 勧め (susume).

It presents an option or action as worthwhile and moves someone toward accepting or doing it.

Full entry for 勧め: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 勧め

先生の勧めをきっかけに、毎朝歩いています。sen sei no susu me o ki kka ke ni mai asa aru i te i ma su

I started walking every morning because of my teacher's recommendation.

Tips for using 勧め

  • 勧め (susume) often refers to a suggestion that leads someone to choose or do something, while advice more often focuses on guidance about what is wise.

Other Japanese words for “recommendation”

2

推薦

suisen

nounrecommendation

友達の推薦で、この本を読みました。tomo dachi no sui sen de ko no hon o yo mi ma shi ta

I read this book on my friend's recommendation.

3

勧告

kankoku

nounrecommendation

医師の勧告に従いました。i shi no kan koku ni shitaga i ma shi ta

I followed the doctor's recommendation.

4

推奨

suishō

nounrecommendation

医師の推奨に従います。i shi no sui shō ni shitaga i ma su

I follow the doctor's recommendation.

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