勧める

すすめる

to urge (someone) to do (something), to recommend

Also:to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.), to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

What does 勧める mean?

勧める is a Japanese verb meaning “to urge (someone) to do (something), to recommend” in English. It can also be translated as “to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.), to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 勧める in kanji, すすめる in hiragana, and susumeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

私は貴方が汽車で行くことを勧めます。

I recommend you to go by train.

彼にウイスキーかジンをすすめたが、彼はどちらもいらないと言った。

I offered him whisky or gin, but he said he didn't need either.