Meaning

Primary

Seduction

Alternative

Temptation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You're being invited, but you're also being misguided. This is seduction that's talking. A misguided invitation is never a good thing!

This word also translates to temptation, but keep in mind that 誘惑’s focus is more on an external factor that entices someone into succumbing to temptation.

Reading

ゆうわく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

あま〜い誘惑に負けて、ケーキを食べてしまった。

I succumbed to a sweet temptation and ended up eating cake.

はあ?私の彼氏がナンパなんてチャラいことするはずないじゃない。どうせあんたが誘惑したんでしょ?

What? My boyfriend wouldn't do something as flirtatious as hitting on someone else! You probably seduced him, didn't you?

自分の子供が、悪いヤツらに誘惑されて悪いことに手を出すのを防ぐには、どうすればいいと思いますか?

What do you think is the best way to prevent your child from being tempted and led astray by bad influences?

フグは、サーモンの唇を奪いたいという誘惑に抗うことはできなかった。

Fugu could not resist the temptation to kiss Salmon.

Kanji Composition