Japanese symbol for “incitement”
誘導
ゆうどう
Romaji: yuudou
guidance; leading; induction; introduction
In Japanese, incitement is 誘導, read ゆうどう (yuudou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vs, vt guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “incitement”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 扇動 | せんどう sendou | incitement; sedition; agitation |
| 奨励 | しょうれい shourei | encouragement; promotion; inducement |
| 教唆 | きょうさ kyousa | incitement |
| 煽り | あおり aori | instigation; agitation; incitement |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 誘拐 | ゆうかい yuukai | abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping |
| 誘う | さそう sasou | to invite; to ask (someone to do); to call (for) |
| 誘惑 | ゆうわく yuuwaku | temptation; allurement; lure |
| 勧誘 | かんゆう kan'yuu | invitation; solicitation; canvassing |
| 誘い | さそい sasoi | invitation; introduction |
| 指導 | しどう shidou | guidance; leadership; instruction |
| 導入 | どうにゅう dounyuu | introduction; bringing in; installation |
| 半導体 | はんどうたい handoutai | semiconductor |
See also: Chinese symbol for “incitement”.
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