勧 means “advise, urge”

すすめる · susumeru

Also: persuade, recommend, encourage

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading): すすめる
On'yomi (Chinese reading): カン, ケン

JLPT N1 · Taught in secondary school · 13 strokes

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The crested bird of 観 and 歓 beside strength (力): picture a mother bird pushing her chick to fly. 勧める is to urge someone to act, 勧誘 is recruiting or a sales pitch, and many doors carry the sticker 勧誘お断り, no solicitors.

Used in 勧める (susumeru, to advise/urge), 勧誘 (kan'yuu, solicitation/recruiting), and 勧告 (kankoku, official recommendation)

勧 means “advise, urge”

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