勧

recommend

JLPT N1 13 strokes

Kun'yomi: すす.める
On'yomi: カン・ケン
Radical: 力 · power (strength, power)

勧 means "recommend". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 13 strokes. It is read すす.める in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カン・ケン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

勧 in example sentences

ビールを勧すすめられた。

Biiru o susumerareta.

I was offered a beer.
禁煙きんえんをお勧すすめします。

Kin'en o o susume shimasu.

I advise you to stop smoking.
彼かれは泳およぎに行いこうと勧すすめた。

Kare wa oyogi ni ikou to susumeta.

He suggested that we go for a swim.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 勧

勧告 recommendation, advice

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Common questions

What does the kanji 勧 mean?: 勧 means "recommend". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 勧 have?: 勧 is written in 13 strokes.
How is 勧 read?: It is read すす.める in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カン・ケン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 勧?: 勧 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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