English–Japanese
“temptation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyūwaku
Example
甘い物の誘惑に負けてしまいました。ama i mono no yū waku ni ma ke te shi ma i ma shi ta
I gave in to the temptation of sweets.
How to say “temptation” in Japanese
“Temptation” in Japanese is 誘惑 (yūwaku).
Describes an appealing force that makes a person want to abandon self-restraint and choose something desirable.
Example sentences with 誘惑
私は衝動買いの誘惑を避けています。watashi wa shō dō ka i no yū waku o sa ke te i ma su
I avoid the temptation to make impulse purchases.
Tips for using 誘惑
- English learners may associate seduction mainly with romance, but 誘惑 (yūwaku) is also used for familiar pulls such as attractive food or an appealing purchase.