Japanese word

説得

Pronunciation

Romajisettoku

Meaning

  • nounpersuasion

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.

Illustration for 説得 (persuasion)

More examples

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.

Core concept

Persuasion involves changing someone's view or choice by giving reasons and gaining agreement.

Common phrases

  • 説得に応じるset toku ni ō ji ru

    be persuaded

  • 説得を試みるset toku o kokoro mi ru

    attempt to persuade

  • 説得に成功するset toku ni sei kō su ru

    succeed in persuading

Definition in Japanese

相手に説明して納得させ、考えや行動を変えさせようとすること。ai te ni setsu mei shi te nat toku sa se kanga e ya kō dō o ka e sa se yō to su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 説得 (settoku) combines 説 (setsu, "explanation; persuasion") and 得 (toku, "obtain"), expressing agreement gained through explanation.

Usage tips

  • The phrase "gentle persuasion" shows that persuasion can influence someone without force.

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