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B2 noun, verb 10 min de lecture

推奨

suisho

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Explication 推奨 in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'suishou' is a bit advanced, but you might see it on websites. It means 'The best way' or 'What you should do.' Think of it like a gold star from a teacher. If a website says 'Suishou,' they are telling you the best way to use their site. You don't need to say this word yet, but if you see it, just know it means 'This is recommended.' For example, if you see a picture of a phone and the word 'Suishou,' it means that phone is the best one to use. It's like a friendly guide telling you the right path to take in a formal way.

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At the A2 level, you can start to recognize 'suishou' in instructions. It is often used for health or safety. For example, 'The doctor recommends (suishou) drinking water.' It's more formal than 'osusume' (which you use for food or movies). You will see it in apps or on signs. When you see 'Suishou-shimasu,' it means someone in charge is giving you good advice. It's a 'strong' recommendation. You might not use it with your friends, but you will see it in your Japanese textbook or on a doctor's poster. It helps you understand what is considered 'best' or 'standard' in Japan.

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At the B1 level, you should understand that 'suishou' is used for official or technical recommendations. It's a 'suru-verb,' so you can say 'suishou shimasu' (I recommend) or 'suishou sarete imasu' (It is recommended). You'll find this word in manuals, office emails, and news reports. It's different from 'suisen,' which is for recommending people. If you're talking about the best browser to use or the best way to save energy, 'suishou' is the perfect word. It makes you sound professional. You are moving beyond simple 'likes' and 'dislikes' and starting to talk about 'standards' and 'best practices.'

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At the B2 level, you should be able to use 'suishou' correctly in business or academic contexts. You understand that it implies a recommendation based on evidence, testing, or official policy. You can distinguish it from 'suisen' (nominating people) and 'susume' (casual suggestions). You might use it when writing a report or giving a presentation about a project's 'recommended environment' (suishou kankyou). You also recognize the passive form 'suishou sareru' as a standard way to express guidelines. This word is key for navigating professional life in Japan, as it allows you to give advice that sounds objective and well-researched.

At the C1 level, you use 'suishou' with nuance. You know it's a tool for 'soft authority.' You might see it in government white papers or high-level technical documentation. You understand that when a manufacturer 'suishou' a specific part, they are also subtly warning you that using other parts might void a warranty. You can use it in complex sentences, like 'Following the recommended guidelines is essential for maintaining system integrity.' You are also aware of related terms like 'kankoku' (stronger advice) or 'teigen' (policy proposal) and can choose 'suishou' when the situation calls for an endorsement of a specific, proven method.

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At the C2 level, 'suishou' is part of your toolkit for precise, formal expression. You understand its etymological roots and how it fits into the broader landscape of Japanese administrative and technical language. You can analyze why a text chose 'suishou' over 'suisen' or 'nozomashii' to convey a specific level of officiality. You might use it in legal contexts, academic peer reviews, or when discussing industrial standards. You are comfortable with its use in compounds and can interpret the subtle implications of 'suishou' in policy debates, where it represents a consensus on the most beneficial course of action for society or an organization.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

推奨 en 30 secondes

Formal word for 'recommend' or 'endorse'.
Used for products, methods, and technical settings.
Common in manuals, health guides, and official news.
Implies the choice is the 'best' or 'standard' option.

The Japanese word 推奨 (すいしょう - suishou) is a sophisticated term that translates primarily to 'recommendation' or 'endorsement.' Unlike the more casual word susume (勧め), which you might use when telling a friend about a good ramen shop, suishou carries a weight of authority, technical expertise, or official standing. It is the word of choice for professionals, organizations, and software developers when they want to specify the best or most appropriate course of action based on evidence or standards. When you see this word, think of it as an 'official recommendation' rather than just a friendly suggestion.

Technical Context: In the world of IT and computing, you will frequently encounter the phrase suishou kankyou (推奨環境), which refers to the 'recommended environment' or system requirements. This tells the user that while the software might run on older systems, it performs best on the specified hardware or OS versions. It implies a level of testing and verification by the developers.
Medical and Health Context: Health authorities use suishou when issuing guidelines for vaccinations, dietary habits, or exercise routines. For instance, the Ministry of Health might 'recommend' a certain amount of daily sleep. Here, the word signals that the advice is backed by scientific research and is intended for the general public's benefit.
Business and Policy: In corporate settings, a committee might 'recommend' a specific strategy to the board of directors. Using suishou suggests that the proposal has been thoroughly vetted and is considered the superior option among various alternatives. It conveys a sense of professional responsibility.

最新のブラウザでの閲覧を推奨します。(Saishin no burauza de no etsuran o suishou shimasu.)
— Common website disclaimer: Viewing with the latest browser is recommended.

The kanji composition of suishou provides deeper insight into its meaning. The first character, 推 (sui), means 'to push' or 'to infer/conjecture.' It suggests the act of pushing something forward into the spotlight. The second character, 奨 (shou), means 'to encourage' or 'to exhort' (also found in shougakukin, or scholarship). Together, they describe the act of pushing an idea forward to encourage its adoption. This structural meaning reinforces why the word is used for high-level endorsements rather than simple tips.

メーカーは純正品の利用を推奨している。(Meikaa wa junseihin no riyou o suishou shite iru.)
— The manufacturer recommends using genuine parts.

Comparative Use: When comparing products, a tech reviewer might say 'This model is suishou' to mean it is the 'Editor's Choice' or the highest-rated option based on performance metrics. It's not just a personal like; it's a technical ranking.

Mastering the use of 推奨 requires understanding its grammatical flexibility as both a noun and a verb. In formal Japanese, the structure of a recommendation often follows specific patterns that emphasize the object being recommended. Because suishou is a kango (Sino-Japanese word), it fits perfectly into professional and academic sentence structures.

Pattern 1: [Noun] + を推奨する: This is the most direct way to recommend something. It is used in manuals, advice columns, and professional reports. For example, 'We recommend early registration' would be Souki touroku o suishou shimasu.
Pattern 2: [Noun] + が推奨される: The passive form is incredibly common in official guidelines. It shifts the focus to the action or item itself. 'Regular backups are recommended' becomes Teiki-teki na bakkuappu ga suishou sareru. This sounds objective and authoritative.
Pattern 3: 推奨 + [Noun]: When used as a prefix, it modifies a noun to mean 'recommended [noun].' Common examples include suishou ryou (recommended amount/dosage) and suishou nenrei (recommended age).

専門家は、一日８時間の睡眠を推奨しています。(Senmonka wa, ichinichi hachijikan no suimin o suishou shite imasu.)
— Experts recommend eight hours of sleep per day.

When using suishou in a sentence, the level of politeness is usually high. You will rarely see it in the plain form (suishou suru) unless it's in a written manual or a newspaper headline. In speech, it almost always takes the -masu form or the even more formal -te orimasu form in business settings. This aligns with the word's inherent formality.

このソフトの推奨動作環境を確認してください。(Kono sofuto no suishou dousa kankyou o kakunin shite kudasai.)
— Please check the recommended operating environment for this software.

Another important aspect is the 'Target' of the recommendation. If you are recommending something TO someone, you use the particle ni. For example: Gakusei ni suishou suru (Recommend to students). However, suishou is often used in a general sense where the target is the public or the user base at large, so the target is often implied rather than stated explicitly.

公共交通機関の利用が推奨されています。(Koukyou koutsuu kikan no riyou ga suishou sarete imasu.)
— The use of public transportation is recommended.

In Japan, 推奨 is a word you will encounter daily, though perhaps more often with your eyes than your ears. It is a staple of the 'official voice' of Japanese society. From the digital world to public health, it serves as a signpost for best practices. Understanding where it appears will help you grasp the societal norms of guidance and expertise in Japan.

Software and Web Interfaces: Every time you install a Japanese app or visit a corporate website, you'll see suishou. It appears in settings menus ('Recommended Settings'), update prompts ('We recommend updating to the latest version'), and browser compatibility footers. It's the standard term for 'Standard/Best' in a technical hierarchy.
News and Government Announcements: During weather emergencies or health crises, news anchors will use suishou to relay government advice. 'The government recommends staying indoors' (Seifu wa shitsunai taiji o suishou shite iru). It provides a layer of professional distance and authority to the reporting.
Educational Materials: Textbooks and study guides often list suishou sankousho (recommended reference books). This tells students which materials are officially aligned with the curriculum or exam standards. It’s a mark of quality and relevance.

このワクチンは、高齢者への接種が推奨されている。(Kono wakuchin wa, koureisha e no sesshu ga suishou sarete iru.)
— This vaccine is recommended for inoculation in the elderly.

You will also hear this word in retail, specifically high-end or technical retail. A camera shop clerk might say, 'For professional use, this lens is suishou.' By using this word instead of osusume, the clerk is signaling that their recommendation is based on technical specs and professional standards, not just their personal preference. It builds trust through perceived expertise.

In the corporate world, suishou is used in internal memos regarding security protocols. 'The use of two-factor authentication is suishou.' This is a polite way of saying 'Do it, or you're not following the best practices we've set.' It’s the language of soft power and organizational standards.

厚生労働省が推奨する健康習慣。(Kouseiroudoushou ga suishou suru kenkou shuukan.)
— Health habits recommended by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

While 推奨 is a powerful word, it is frequently misused by learners who treat it as a direct synonym for 'recommend' in every context. The most common errors stem from a lack of awareness regarding its formality and its specific semantic range compared to other similar words.

Mistake 1: Over-formality in Casual Settings: If you are at a cafe and say to a friend, 'I suishou this cheesecake,' it sounds incredibly bizarre. It’s like saying, 'I officially endorse this cheesecake based on technical analysis.' For personal likes and suggestions, always use osusume (おすすめ).
Mistake 2: Confusing with 推薦 (Suisen): Suisen is another word for recommendation, but it is used for people or nominations. You suisen a student for a scholarship or a colleague for a promotion. You suishou a method, a product, or a setting. You cannot 'suishou' a person for a job.
Mistake 3: Confusing with 勧告 (Kankoku): Kankoku is an 'exhortation' or 'advice' that is much stronger than suishou. It often carries a legal or regulatory weight, implying that there might be consequences if the advice is ignored. Suishou is a 'best practice' suggestion, while kankoku is a formal advisory.

❌ 彼は先生に推奨された。(He was 'suishou'-ed by the teacher.)
✅ 彼は先生に推薦された。(He was recommended/nominated by the teacher.)

Another mistake involves the particle usage. Some learners use ni when they should use o. Remember: you suishou an action or thing (object + o). You suishou that action to a person (person + ni). However, in most technical contexts, the ni part is omitted because it applies to everyone.

Finally, be careful with the kanji. The second character 奨 is often confused with similar-looking characters like 奨 (the same) or 奨 (wait, let's look at the components). It has the 'large' (大) radical at the bottom. Writing it correctly is essential for formal business communication where this word is most at home.

Japanese has a rich vocabulary for 'recommending' and 'suggesting.' Choosing the right one depends entirely on what you are recommending and who you are talking to. Here is a breakdown of how 推奨 compares to its neighbors.

推奨 (Suishou) vs. 推薦 (Suisen): Suishou is for methods, things, or actions (e.g., 'I recommend this method'). Suisen is for people or specific items being nominated for a position or award (e.g., 'I recommend him for the job'). Suisen focuses on the quality of the individual or item in a competitive or selective context.
推奨 (Suishou) vs. 勧め (Susume): Susume (or the verb susumeru) is the general, everyday word. It can be used for anything from a movie to a career path. It is personal and subjective. Suishou is objective, technical, and formal. You 'susume' a book to a friend; a doctor 'suishou' a health regimen to a patient.
推奨 (Suishou) vs. 提言 (Teigen): Teigen is a 'proposal' or 'suggestion' often made by an advisory body or a think tank to a government or large organization. While suishou says 'this is the best way,' teigen says 'we propose you do this.' Teigen is more about the act of proposing a new policy.

比較表：
1. 友達へのアドバイス → 勧め (Susume)
2. 教授からの仕事の紹介 → 推薦 (Suisen)
3. システムの最適な設定 → 推奨 (Suishou)

Other alternatives include 助言 (Jogen), which means 'advice' or 'hint,' usually given from a superior to a subordinate to help them solve a problem. There is also 勧告 (Kankoku), which we mentioned is a strong, official advisory. If you want to say something is 'highly desirable,' you might use 望ましい (Nozomashii), though this is an adjective and focuses on the desired state rather than the act of recommending.

In summary, use suishou when you have data, standards, or official status to back up your recommendation. Use suisen for people. Use susume for everything else in life. By distinguishing these, your Japanese will sound much more natural and precise to native speakers.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The kanji '奨' is also used in 'shougakukin' (scholarship), which means 'money to encourage study.'

Guide de prononciation

UK /suːiːʃoʊ/

US /suːiːʃoʊ/

The stress is even across both syllables, as is typical in Japanese pitch accent (Heiban style).

Rime avec

Koushou (negotiation) Toushou (frostbite) Houshou (reward) Joushou (rising) Kesshou (crystal) Goushou (wealthy merchant) Shoushou (a little) Houshou (medal)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing 'sui' as 'sway'. It should be 'su' + 'i'.
Shortening the 'shou' to 'sho'. It must be a long vowel.
Confusing the pitch with 'suisho' (crystal).

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Kanji is middle-level, but common in daily life.

Écriture 4/5

The kanji '奨' can be tricky to write from memory.

Expression orale 3/5

Easy to pronounce but requires knowing when to use it over 'susume'.

Écoute 2/5

Clear pronunciation and distinct sound.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

勧め推薦環境方法専門家

Apprends ensuite

奨励勧告提言必須任意

Avancé

準拠妥当性整合性脆弱性強靭化

Grammaire à connaître

Suru-verbs

推奨する、推奨します

Passive form for guidelines

推奨される、推奨されています

Noun + No + Noun

推奨の設定、推奨のサイズ

Compound Nouns

推奨環境、推奨年齢

Adverb + Verb

強く推奨する

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Exemples par niveau

このアプリの推奨ブラウザは何ですか？

What is the recommended browser for this app?

推奨 (noun) + ブラウザ (noun)

推奨される使い方はこちらです。

The recommended way to use it is here.

推奨される (passive verb form)

このゲームの推奨年齢は６歳以上です。

The recommended age for this game is 6 or older.

推奨年齢 (compound noun)

メーカーは、この電池を推奨しています。

The manufacturer recommends this battery.

推奨しています (present progressive form)

推奨のサイズを確認してください。

Please check the recommended size.

推奨の (noun + particle 'no')

これが一番の推奨品です。

This is the top recommended item.

推奨品 (recommended product)

推奨の設定で始めましょう。

Let's start with the recommended settings.

推奨の設定 (recommended settings)

安全のため、推奨を守ってください。

For safety, please follow the recommendations.

推奨 (noun as the object)

毎日の運動が推奨されています。

Daily exercise is recommended.

推奨されています (honorific/passive form)

野菜をたくさん食べることが推奨されます。

Eating many vegetables is recommended.

推奨されます (passive form)

この薬の推奨量は一日二回です。

The recommended dose of this medicine is twice a day.

推奨量 (recommended amount)

専門家は手洗いを強く推奨しています。

Experts strongly recommend washing hands.

強く (adverb) + 推奨している

古いOSは推奨されていません。

Old OS versions are not recommended.

推奨されていません (negative passive form)

会社は公共交通機関を推奨している。

The company recommends [using] public transportation.

推奨している (dictionary form + iru)

最新版へのアップデートを推奨します。

We recommend updating to the latest version.

アップデートを推奨します

推奨される時間は１０分です。

The recommended time is 10 minutes.

推奨される時間

このシステムを動かすための推奨環境を教えてください。

Please tell me the recommended environment to run this system.

推奨環境 (recommended environment)

政府はテレワークの活用を推奨している。

The government recommends the utilization of telework.

活用を推奨している

医師はバランスの取れた食事を推奨しています。

Doctors recommend a balanced diet.

推奨しています (standard polite)

このソフトはWindows 11での利用が推奨されます。

Using this software on Windows 11 is recommended.

利用が推奨されます

セキュリティのため、パスワードの定期的な変更を推奨します。

For security, we recommend regular password changes.

定期的な変更を推奨

環境保護のため、マイバッグの持参が推奨されている。

Bringing your own bag is recommended for environmental protection.

持参が推奨されている

この商品は、冷暗所での保管が推奨されています。

Storage in a cool, dark place is recommended for this product.

保管が推奨されています

推奨スペックに満たない場合、動作が遅くなることがあります。

If it doesn't meet the recommended specs, it may run slowly.

推奨スペック (recommended specs)

学会のガイドラインでは、この治療法が推奨されている。

In the academic guidelines, this treatment method is recommended.

ガイドライン (guidelines) + 推奨されている

不測の事態に備え、データのバックアップを強く推奨します。

To prepare for unforeseen circumstances, we strongly recommend backing up data.

強く推奨します (strong recommendation)

この投資信託は、長期的な資産形成に推奨されます。

This investment trust is recommended for long-term asset building.

資産形成に推奨される

メーカー推奨の純正インクを使用してください。

Please use the manufacturer-recommended genuine ink.

メーカー推奨 (manufacturer recommended)

省エネ性能の高い家電製品の購入が推奨されている。

Buying home appliances with high energy-saving performance is recommended.

購入が推奨されている

当サイトでは、Google Chromeでの閲覧を推奨しております。

On this site, we recommend viewing with Google Chrome.

推奨しております (humble/formal)

健康維持のため、一日に８０００歩以上歩くことが推奨される。

To maintain health, walking 8,000 steps or more a day is recommended.

歩くことが推奨される

論文の作成には、特定のフォーマットの使用が推奨されている。

The use of a specific format is recommended for writing the thesis.

使用が推奨されている

経済協力開発機構（OECD）は、教育への公的支出の拡大を推奨した。

The OECD recommended expanding public spending on education.

公的支出の拡大を推奨

この手法は、精度と効率の両立を目指す場合に特に推奨される。

This method is particularly recommended when aiming for both accuracy and efficiency.

特に推奨される (particularly recommended)

リスク分散の観点から、多様な資産への投資を推奨しております。

From the perspective of risk diversification, we recommend investing in diverse assets.

観点から (from the perspective of) + 推奨

このプロトコルは、セキュリティ上の脆弱性を最小限に抑えるために推奨されている。

This protocol is recommended to minimize security vulnerabilities.

脆弱性を最小限に抑える (minimize vulnerabilities)

持続可能な開発目標（SDGs）の達成に向け、再生可能エネルギーの導入を推奨する。

Toward the achievement of SDGs, we recommend the introduction of renewable energy.

導入を推奨する

最新の研究結果に基づき、従来の投与量より少ない量が推奨されている。

Based on the latest research results, a smaller amount than the conventional dosage is recommended.

研究結果に基づき (based on results)

組織の透明性を高めるため、外部監査の導入が推奨されるべきだ。

To increase organizational transparency, the introduction of an external audit should be recommended.

推奨されるべきだ (should be recommended)

このアーキテクチャは、大規模な分散システムの構築に強く推奨されます。

This architecture is strongly recommended for building large-scale distributed systems.

構築に強く推奨されます

現行の法制度下では、この手続きが法的な妥当性を確保するために推奨される。

Under the current legal system, this procedure is recommended to ensure legal validity.

妥当性を確保する (ensure validity)

当該委員会の最終報告書では、抜本的な構造改革が推奨されている。

The final report of the committee recommends drastic structural reforms.

抜本的な構造改革 (drastic structural reform)

倫理的な観点から、ＡＩ開発における透明性の確保が国際的に推奨されている。

From an ethical standpoint, ensuring transparency in AI development is internationally recommended.

透明性の確保 (ensuring transparency)

この解釈は、先行研究の文脈を考慮した上で最も推奨されるべきものである。

This interpretation is the one that should be most recommended after considering the context of previous research.

考慮した上で (after considering)

資源の最適配分を実現するため、市場メカニズムの活用が経済学者によって推奨されている。

To realize optimal resource allocation, the utilization of market mechanisms is recommended by economists.

最適配分 (optimal allocation)

この高度な暗号化方式は、国家機密レベルのデータ保護において推奨されている。

This advanced encryption method is recommended for data protection at the national secret level.

暗号化方式 (encryption method)

気候変動への適応策として、都市インフラの強靭化が推奨される。

As a climate change adaptation measure, strengthening urban infrastructure is recommended.

強靭化 (strengthening/resilience)

学術的整合性を保つため、引用文献の厳密な記載が推奨されている。

To maintain academic consistency, strict listing of cited literature is recommended.

学術的整合性 (academic consistency)

Synonymes

推薦進言奨励勧告サポート

Antonymes

警告阻止

Collocations courantes

推奨環境

推奨スペック

推奨量

強く推奨する

メーカー推奨

推奨される

推奨ブラウザ

推奨年齢

公式推奨

推奨事項

Phrases Courantes

推奨環境を満たす

— To meet the recommended system requirements.

私のPCは推奨環境を満たしています。

推奨される方法

— The recommended method or way of doing something.

これがメーカーによって推奨される方法です。

強く推奨される

— To be strongly recommended (often for safety).

ヘルメットの着用が強く推奨される。

非推奨となる

— To become deprecated or no longer recommended.

この機能は次回の更新で非推奨となります。

推奨スペック以上

— Above the recommended specifications.

推奨スペック以上の性能が必要です。

推奨設定に戻す

— To return settings to the recommended defaults.

一度、推奨設定に戻してください。

推奨される摂取量

— The recommended intake (e.g., vitamins).

ビタミンCの推奨される摂取量を知る。

推奨される手順

— The recommended procedure or steps.

推奨される手順に従って操作してください。

推奨ブラウザで閲覧

— To view/browse using the recommended browser.

推奨ブラウザで閲覧することをお勧めします。

推奨条件

— Recommended conditions or criteria.

推奨条件に合致する商品を探す。

Souvent confondu avec

推奨 vs 推薦 (Suisen)

Suisen is for people/nominations; Suishou is for things/methods.

推奨 vs 奨励 (Shourei)

Shourei is 'encouragement' to do something good (like a hobby or study), while Suishou is a technical 'best choice'.

推奨 vs 勧告 (Kankoku)

Kankoku is a much stronger, often legal advisory.

Expressions idiomatiques

"推奨に値する"

— To be worth recommending; commendable.

彼の努力は推奨に値する。

Formal

"推奨の太鼓判を押す"

— To give a strong seal of approval/recommendation.

専門家がこの新薬に推奨の太鼓判を押した。

Idiomatic/Formal

"推奨の域を出ない"

— To not go beyond a mere recommendation (lacks authority).

このガイドラインは、まだ推奨の域を出ていない。

Formal/Critical

"推奨の枠組み"

— The framework of recommendations.

推奨の枠組みに沿って議論を進める。

Academic

"推奨の対象"

— The target or object of a recommendation.

今回の推奨の対象は若年層だ。

Business

"推奨の根拠"

— The basis or grounds for a recommendation.

推奨の根拠を明確にする必要がある。

Formal

"推奨の声を上げる"

— To raise one's voice in recommendation; to advocate.

多くの人がその政策に推奨の声を上げた。

Journalistic

"推奨の基準"

— The criteria for recommendation.

推奨の基準を厳格に適用する。

Technical

"推奨の度合い"

— The degree or level of recommendation.

推奨の度合いによって対応を変える。

Formal

"推奨の方向性"

— The direction or trend of recommendations.

将来の推奨の方向性を示す。

Strategic

Facile à confondre

推奨 vs 勧め (Susume)

Both mean recommendation.

Susume is personal and casual; Suishou is objective and formal.

友達の勧め (Friend's tip) vs. 医者の推奨 (Doctor's recommendation).

推奨 vs 推薦 (Suisen)

Sound and meaning are similar.

Use Suisen for people (hiring, awards) and Suishou for things (settings, methods).

推薦状 (Recommendation letter for a person) vs. 推奨環境 (Recommended environment).

推奨 vs 提案 (Teian)

Both involve giving an idea.

Teian is 'proposing' a new idea; Suishou is 'endorsing' an existing best option.

新しい企画を提案する vs. このブラウザを推奨する。

推奨 vs 勧誘 (Kanyuu)

Both involve pushing something.

Kanyuu is 'inviting' or 'soliciting' (like joining a club or buying insurance).

保険の勧誘 vs. ワクチンの推奨。

推奨 vs 奨励 (Shourei)

Shares the 'shou' kanji.

Shourei is about 'incentivizing' or 'promoting' a behavior; Suishou is about 'specifying' the best version.

読書の奨励 vs. 推奨スペック。

Structures de phrases

[Noun] が推奨されています。

手洗いが推奨されています。

[Verb-ru] ことが推奨される。

毎日歩くことが推奨される。

[Noun] の利用を推奨します。

公共交通機関の利用を推奨します。

メーカー推奨の [Noun]

メーカー推奨のインク。

〜の観点から [Noun] を推奨する。

安全の観点からヘルメットを推奨する。

[Noun] は推奨に値する。

この試みは推奨に値する。

〜を前提として [Noun] が推奨される。

効率化を前提として導入が推奨される。

〜との整合性を保つため推奨される。

規約との整合性を保つため推奨される。

Famille de mots

Noms

推奨者 (recommender)

推奨品 (recommended product)

推奨環境 (recommended environment)

Verbes

推奨する (to recommend)

推奨される (to be recommended)

Adjectifs

推奨されるべき (should be recommended)

Apparenté

Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very common in professional, technical, and official written Japanese.

Erreurs courantes

Using 推奨 for people. → 推薦 (Suisen)
You cannot 'suishou' a person for a job. Use 'suisen' for humans.
Using 推奨 in casual conversation. → 勧め (Susume)
It sounds too robotic. Stick to 'osusume' with friends.
Confusing 推奨 with 必須 (Hissu). → 推奨 is optional; 必須 is mandatory.
If a software 'suishou' 16GB RAM, it might run on 8GB. If it's 'hissu', it won't run at all.
Writing 奨 with an extra stroke. → Check the bottom '大' radical.
Mistaking '奨' for similar characters is common for learners.
Using the wrong particle (e.g., 推奨に). → 〜を推奨する or 〜が推奨される
The particles 'o' and 'ga' are standard for this verb/noun.

Astuces

Use in Business

When presenting a solution to a client, use 'suishou' to make your recommendation sound data-driven and professional.

Passive Voice

Guidelines often use 'suishou sarete iru' (is recommended). Learn this form to understand official Japanese documents.

IT Japanese

If you work in tech, 'suishou kankyou' (recommended environment) is one of the most important terms to know.

Expert Advice

In Japan, advice from an 'expert' (senmonka) is usually framed as 'suishou' to show it is based on study.

Writing Tip

The kanji 推 (sui) is also used in 'suisetsu' (conjecture). It's about using your mind to 'push' toward a conclusion.

News Keywords

Listen for 'suishou' during health segments on Japanese news to hear how it's used for public advice.

Avoid Overuse

Don't use it for small talk. If you tell a friend 'I suishou this movie,' they will think you are joking or being overly formal.

Manuals

Look at the 'System Requirements' section of any Japanese game to see 'suishou' in action.

Email Professionalism

Instead of saying 'I think you should...', say 'We suishou (recommend)...' to sound like a cohesive company.

Push the Prize

Remember: 推 (Push) + 奨 (Prize/Encourage). You are pushing the best prize (choice) to someone.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Imagine you are 'pushing' (推) a 'prize' (奨) toward someone to recommend it.

Association visuelle

A gold seal of approval on a software box or a doctor pointing to a healthy salad.

Word Web

Technical Official Guidelines Best Practice Software Health Manufacturer Expert

Défi

Try to find the word '推奨' on five different Japanese websites or app settings menus today.

Origine du mot

Comes from Middle Chinese roots. '推' (push/infer) and '奨' (encourage). It entered Japanese as a kango (Sino-Japanese word).

Sens originel : To push forward an idea to encourage others to adopt it.

Sino-Japanese (Kango)

Contexte culturel

None. It is a very safe, professional word.

In English, we often use 'recommended' for both casual and formal things. In Japanese, 'suishou' is strictly for the formal/technical side.

Ministry of Health Guidelines Microsoft Windows Japanese Support Pages Nintendo Switch System Settings

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Software Settings

推奨設定
推奨ブラウザ
推奨環境を満たす
非推奨の機能

Health Advice

推奨摂取量
運動を推奨する
医師の推奨
推奨される睡眠時間

Product Manuals

メーカー推奨
推奨品
推奨される手順
推奨の保管方法

Government Policy

推奨される対策
利用を推奨する
強く推奨される
ガイドラインで推奨

Academic Writing

推奨される手法
先行研究で推奨
推奨の根拠
推奨事項をまとめる

Amorces de conversation

"このアプリを使うのに推奨されているブラウザは何ですか？"

"最新のアップデートが推奨されていますが、もう行いましたか？"

"健康のために推奨されている運動量はどのくらいですか？"

"このPCは推奨スペックを満たしていますか？"

"メーカー推奨の使い方は、説明書に書いてあります。"

Sujets d'écriture

今日、あなたが誰かに『推奨』したい健康習慣について書いてください。

あなたが使っているソフトの『推奨環境』を調べて、自分のPCと比較してみましょう。

最近、政府やニュースで『推奨』されていたことは何ですか？それについてどう思いますか？

仕事や勉強で、あなたが一番『推奨』するツールは何ですか？その理由も教えてください。

『推奨』と『おすすめ』の違いを、例文を使って説明してみましょう。

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, that would sound very strange. Use 'osusume' for restaurants and food. 'Suishou' is for technical or official things.

It means 'not recommended' or 'deprecated.' You see this in IT when a function is old and might be removed soon.

Yes, you can say 'suishou suru' (to recommend) or 'suishou shite iru' (is recommending).

Use 'tsuyoku suishou suru' (強く推奨する).

The simplest rule: Suisen is for people, Suishou is for things/methods.

Yes, but mostly in professional settings like meetings, news, or by experts.

Yes, it is a very good academic word to use when discussing best practices or solutions.

On the back of game boxes, in software manuals, or on website footers.

No. It means it's the 'best choice.' If it were mandatory, they would use 'hissu' (必須).

The most common opposite is 'hi-suishou' (非推奨).

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