説得
せっとく
setoku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 89 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
説得 (せっとく (setoku)) means "Persuasion". It is read せっとく (setoku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Persuasion
Also : Convincing · Winning someone over
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Example Sentences
営業担当者は説得力で成績を上げている。
えいぎょうたんとうしゃはせっとくりょくでせいせきをあげている。
The sales representative improves results through persuasiveness.
Kanji in this word
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 Jul 4, 2026
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