Japanese word

誘導

Pronunciation

Romajiyūdō

Meaning

  • nounguidance

Example

係員の誘導に従ってください。kakari in no yū dō ni shitaga tte ku da sa i

Please follow the staff's guidance.

Illustration for 誘導 (guidance)

More examples

大きな駅では、案内表示と係員の誘導が役立ちます。ō ki na eki de wa an nai hyō ji to kakari in no yū dō ga yaku da chi ma su

At large stations, signs and staff guidance are helpful.

Core concept

Describes directing people or things toward a place, route, or outcome rather than leaving their movement unguided.

Common phrases

  • 係員の誘導kakari in no yū dō

    guidance from an attendant

  • 誘導を受けるyū dō o u ke ru

    receive guidance

  • 誘導に従うyū dō ni shitaga u

    follow the guidance

Similar words

案内annai: Information or direction that helps someone reach a place or understand where to go.
指示shiji: A statement that tells someone what action to take or where to go.
先導sendō: The act of leading people or vehicles by going ahead of them.

Definition in Japanese

人や物を目的の場所や正しい方向へ向かわせること。hito ya mono o moku teki no ba sho ya tada shi i hō kō e mu ka wa se ru ko to

Word origin

誘導 (yūdō) combines 誘 (yū, "entice") and 導 (dō, "guide"), giving the sense of guiding someone or something toward a chosen direction.

Usage tips

  • The compound 誘導尋問 (yūdō jinmon, "leading questioning") uses the same word for questions that steer a person toward a desired answer.

Other meanings

  • directionnoun

Related words

  • 誘導員yūdōinguidenoun

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