Keyword
urge
Info
FrequencyTop 1300-1400
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 3
Heisig1373
Readings
そく
(16%)
Composed of
thin person
foot
Used in vocabulary (30 in total)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
promotion; acceleration; encouragement; facilitation; spurring on
Examples (17 in total)
The teacher urged the students to answer more clearly.
She prodded him to work harder.
He urged her to drive carefully.
This music helps me to fall asleep.
Tom suggested we leave before it got dark.
The world today needs to advance its production of food.
His job is to promote sales.
We must promote sales.
Trade helps nations develop.
The doctor urged the patient to stop smoking.
We must work hard to promote world peace.
They are making every effort for the promotion of world peace.
The government should promote common welfare.
Mutual understanding promotes peace.
Japan plays an important role in promoting world peace.
A reminder from the library has arrived.
I have to set up a budget for sales promotion.