誘う
さそう
sasou
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 34 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
誘う (さそう (sasou)) means "to invite". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to invite
Also : to lure · to tempt · to call (for)
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Example Sentences
週末に映画を見に誘いたい。
しゅうまつにえいがをみにさそいたい。
I'd like to invite someone to see a movie this weekend.
友人をコンサートに誘った。
ゆうじんをこんさーとにさそった。
I invited a friend to the concert.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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