Translation and Meaning of: 説得 - settoku
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 説得 (settoku) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: settoku
Kana: せっとく
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: persuasion
Meaning in English: persuasion
Definition: Explain using words and reasons to convince the other person.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (説得) settoku
"説得" (settoku) is a Japanese word that means persuasion, convincing or argumentation. The word is composed of the kanji "説" (setsu), which means explanation or speech, and "得" (toku), which means obtaining or acquisition. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the art of persuasion was highly valued in the Japanese imperial court. Since then, the word has been used in various contexts, such as negotiations, sales, debates and interpersonal relationships.How to Write in Japanese - (説得) settoku
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Synonyms and Similar - (説得) settoku
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
説得力; 説得力ある; 説得する; 説得力のある; 説得力のある言葉; 説得力のある証言; 説得力のある論理; 説得力のある主張; 説得力のある説明; 説得力のある話; 説得力のある表現; 説得力のある理由; 説得力のある提案; 説得力のある議論; 説得力のある意見; 説得力のある文章; 説得力のある態度; 説得力のある口調; 説得力の
Words containing: 説得
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Words with the same pronunciation: せっとく settoku
Example Sentences - (説得) settoku
Below are some example sentences:
彼を説得するのは難しいです。
Kare wo settoku suru no wa muzukashii desu
It's hard to convince him.
It's hard to convince him.
- 彼 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "he"
- を - direct object particle in Japanese
- 説得する - Japanese verb meaning "to convince"
- のは - particle of subjectivity in Japanese
- 難しい - Japanese adjective meaning "difficult"
- です - verb to be/estar in Japanese
彼は強引な方法で彼女を説得しようとした。
Kare wa gouin na houhou de kanojo o settoku shiyou to shita
He tried to persuade his girlfriend in a very insistent way.
He tried to convince her with brute force.
- 彼 - He
- は - Topic particle
- 強引 - Forced, coercive
- な - Suffix indicating adjective
- 方法 - Method, way
- で - Particle indicating medium, instrument
- 彼女 - Girlfriend, she
- を - Direct Object Particle
- 説得 - Convince, persuade
- しよう - Volitional form of the verb suru (to do)
- とした - Tried
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "persuasion" é "(説得) settoku". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
