勧
すす.める
susumeru
JLPT N113 strokesKanjiLevel 89 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
勧 is the kanji for "Offer". The most common reading is すす.める (susumeru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Offer
Also : Recommend · Advise
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Readings
kunすす.める/ susumeruonかん/ kanonけん/ ken
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
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Example Sentences
彼は私にこの新しい本を強く勧めた。
かれはわたしにこのあたらしいほんをつよくすすめた。
He strongly recommended this new book to me.
旅行を勧める具体的な理由は何か。
りょこうをすすめるぐたいてきなりゆうはなにか。
What is the specific reason for recommending the trip?
Vocabulary using 勧
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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