Japanese symbol for “persuasion”
説得
せっとく
Romaji: settoku
persuasion
In Japanese, persuasion is 説得, read せっとく (settoku).
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 persuasion
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “persuasion”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 勧誘 | かんゆう kan'yuu | invitation; solicitation; canvassing |
| 理詰め | りづめ rizume | reasoning; logic; persuasion |
| 説伏 | せっぷく seppuku | persuasion |
| 慫慂 | しょうよう shouyou | advice; recommendation; suggestion |
| 勧説 | かんぜい kanzei | urging; persuasion |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 説明 | せつめい setsumei | explanation; exposition; description |
| 小説 | しょうせつ shousetsu | novel; story; (work of) fiction |
| 解説 | かいせつ kaisetsu | explanation; commentary; exposition |
| 伝説 | でんせつ densetsu | legend; folklore; tradition |
| 演説 | えんぜつ enzetsu | speech; address |
| 取得 | しゅとく shutoku | obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of) |
| 獲得 | かくとく kakutoku | acquisition; possession |
| 得意 | とくい tokui | satisfaction; pride; triumph |
See also: Chinese symbol for “persuasion”.
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