What does 促す mean?
促す is a Japanese verb meaning “to urge, to suggest, to demand” in English. It can also be translated as “to stimulate (e.g. growth)” depending on context. It is written as 促す in kanji, うながす in hiragana, and unagasu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は彼女に注意して運転するようにと促した。
He urged her to drive carefully.
この曲は眠りを促してくれます。
This music helps me to fall asleep.