When you encounter the Japanese word 誘惑 (ゆうわく - yuuwaku), it refers to the act of being tempted or seduced. Think of it as a strong pull towards something, often something you know you shouldn't do or something that might be risky. It's a common term in Japanese for describing feelings of allure or the act of luring someone. You might hear it in contexts ranging from advertising (tempting products) to personal struggles (resisting temptation). It's a useful word to know for understanding situations where desires or attractions are at play.
When you hear 誘惑 (yūwaku), think about something that's really hard to resist. It’s that feeling of being drawn in, often to something you know you probably shouldn't do, or something that's just very appealing. It can be a temptation to buy something expensive, or the allure of a delicious treat when you're on a diet. It’s also used in the sense of seduction, like someone trying to tempt another person. So, 誘惑 is all about that powerful pull towards something attractive, sometimes good, sometimes not so good.
Welcome back! Today, let's look at how to use the Japanese word 誘惑 (yūwaku) in sentences. This word means "temptation," "seduction," or "allure." It's a noun, but it's often used with the verb する (suru) to mean "to tempt" or "to seduce." Understanding how to pair it with particles and other verbs will make your Japanese sound much more natural.
§ Basic Usage with する (suru)
The most common way to use 誘惑 as a verb is by adding する (suru). This creates 誘惑する (yūwaku suru), which means "to tempt," "to seduce," or "to entice."
- Structure
- [Someone] が [Something/Someone] を 誘惑する
彼女は私を誘惑しようとした。
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- She tried to tempt me.
甘い香りが私を誘惑した。
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- The sweet scent tempted me.
§ Using 誘惑 as a Noun
When 誘惑 is used as a noun, it often appears with particles like の (no), に (ni), or から (kara) to show possession, direction, or source.
1. With の (no) to describe something
- Structure
- [Something] の 誘惑
This structure implies "the temptation of [something]."
甘いものの誘惑に勝てなかった。
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- I couldn't resist the temptation of sweets.
買い物の誘惑に負けてしまった。
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- I gave in to the temptation of shopping.
2. With に (ni) to indicate what you are tempted BY or into
- Structure
- [Something] に 誘惑される (yūwaku sareru)
When you're the one being tempted, you'll often see the passive form of 誘惑する, which is 誘惑される. The particle に marks the source of the temptation.
新しいゲームに誘惑された。
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- I was tempted by the new game.
甘い香りに誘惑されて、ケーキを買ってしまった。
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- Tempted by the sweet smell, I bought a cake.
3. 誘惑 (yūwaku) with related verbs/phrases
You'll also see 誘惑 combined with other verbs to express resisting or giving in to temptation.
誘惑に負ける (yūwaku ni makeru): To give in to temptation
ついにその誘惑に負けてしまった。
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- I finally gave in to that temptation.
誘惑に打ち勝つ (yūwaku ni uchikatsu): To overcome temptation
彼はその誘惑に打ち勝った。
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- He overcame that temptation.
誘惑と戦う (yūwaku to tatakau): To fight against temptation
毎日、甘いものの誘惑と戦っている。
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- I fight against the temptation of sweets every day.
Mastering these patterns will help you express a wide range of ideas involving temptation in Japanese. Keep practicing!
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Mispronouncing the 'u' sounds as in English 'you' instead of a shorter, almost swallowed sound.
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सामान्य वाक्यांश
ダイエット中なのに、ケーキの誘惑に負けてしまった。
Even though I'm on a diet, I gave in to the temptation of cake.
新しいゲームの誘惑に抗うのは難しい。
It's hard to resist the temptation of a new game.
彼はどんな誘惑にも打ち勝つ強い意志を持っている。
He has a strong will to overcome any temptation.
都会の誘惑に満ちた生活に憧れる。
I yearn for a life full of the temptations of the city.
この映画は若者を誘惑するようなシーンが多い。
This movie has many scenes that might tempt young people.
お金の誘惑に打ち勝つのは大変なことだ。
Overcoming the temptation of money is a difficult thing.
甘いものの誘惑には勝てない。
I can't resist the temptation of sweets.
その店の新商品の誘惑に負けて、ついつい買ってしまった。
I gave in to the temptation of that store's new product and ended up buying it.
彼女は誘惑に負けることなく、目標を達成した。
She achieved her goal without yielding to temptation.
彼は誘惑的な言葉で彼女を惑わせようとした。
He tried to mislead her with tempting words.
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वास्तविक संदर्भ
When talking about resisting unhealthy food choices.
- 甘いものの誘惑に負けない (Amai mono no yūwaku ni makenai)
- ダイエット中の誘惑 (Daietto-chū no yūwaku)
- 誘惑に打ち勝つ (Yūwaku ni uchikatsu)
Discussing the allure of something appealing but potentially problematic.
- 都会の誘惑 (Tokai no yūwaku)
- ゲームの誘惑 (Gēmu no yūwaku)
- 誘惑が多い (Yūwaku ga ōi)
Referring to marketing or advertising strategies designed to entice consumers.
- 魅力的な誘惑 (Miryoku-tekina yūwaku)
- 消費者の誘惑 (Shōhisha no yūwaku)
- 誘惑に駆られる (Yūwaku ni kareru)
In a personal reflection about self-control or moral dilemmas.
- 誘惑と戦う (Yūwaku to tatakau)
- 心の誘惑 (Kokoro no yūwaku)
- 誘惑にかられる (Yūwaku ni karareru)
When describing a difficult decision where one option is very appealing but might have negative consequences.
- 危険な誘惑 (Kiken na yūwaku)
- 誘惑に逆らう (Yūwaku ni sakarau)
- 断ち切る誘惑 (Tachikiru yūwaku)
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"最近、何か誘惑に負けてしまったことはありますか？ (Saikin, nanika yūwaku ni makete shimatta koto wa arimasu ka? - Have you recently given in to any temptation?)"
"あなたは誘惑に強い方ですか、それとも弱い方ですか？ (Anata wa yūwaku ni tsuyoi hō desu ka, sore tomo yowai hō desu ka? - Are you strong or weak against temptation?)"
"都会の誘惑についてどう思いますか？ (Tokai no yūwaku ni tsuite dō omoimasu ka? - What do you think about the temptations of the city?)"
"友達が誘惑に負けそうになっている時、どうアドバイスしますか？ (Tomodachi ga yūwaku ni makesō ni natte iru toki, dō adobaisu shimasu ka? - How would you advise a friend who is about to give in to temptation?)"
"あなたの周りにある最も魅力的な誘惑は何ですか？ (Anata no mawari ni aru mottomo miryoku-tekina yūwaku wa nan desu ka? - What is the most attractive temptation around you?)"
डायरी विषय
もし誘惑に全く打ち勝てないとしたら、あなたの人生はどうなりますか？ (Moshi yūwaku ni mattaku uchikatenai to shitara, anata no jinsei wa dō narimasu ka? - If you couldn't overcome any temptations, what would your life be like?)
あなたが最も頻繁に直面する誘惑は何ですか？そして、それに対してどう対処していますか？ (Anata ga mottomo hinpan ni chokumen suru yūwaku wa nan desu ka? Soshite, sore ni taishite dō taisho shite imasu ka? - What temptations do you most frequently face? And how do you deal with them?)
誘惑に打ち勝つための自分なりの秘訣を3つ書いてください。 (Yūwaku ni uchikatsu tame no jibun nari no hiketsu o mittsu kaite kudasai. - Write three of your own secrets for overcoming temptation.)
もし誘惑が全くない世界に住めるとしたら、それは良いことだと思いますか、それとも悪いことだと思いますか？ (Moshi yūwaku ga mattaku nai sekai ni sumeru to shitara, sore wa yoi koto da to omoimasu ka, sore tomo warui koto da to omoimasu ka? - If you could live in a world with no temptations at all, would you think that's a good thing or a bad thing?)
過去に誘惑に負けて後悔した経験について書いてください。 (Kako ni yūwaku ni makete kōkai shita keiken ni tsuite kaite kudasai. - Write about an experience where you gave in to temptation and regretted it.)
खुद को परखो 36 सवाल
Write a short sentence about something you bought today. Use simple Japanese words.
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Sample answer
今日、パンを買いました。(Today, I bought bread.)
Describe your favorite food in one simple Japanese sentence.
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Sample answer
私は寿司が好きです。(I like sushi.)
Write a simple Japanese sentence about where you want to go.
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Sample answer
日本に行きたいです。(I want to go to Japan.)
What is mentioned in the passage?
Read this passage:
これは私の家族です。父と母と私です。兄はいません。
What is mentioned in the passage?
The passage says '父と母と私です' (It's my father, mother, and me) and '兄はいません' (There is no older brother).
The passage says '父と母と私です' (It's my father, mother, and me) and '兄はいません' (There is no older brother).
What does the person do every day?
Read this passage:
私は学生です。日本語を勉強しています。毎日、学校に行きます。
What does the person do every day?
The passage states '毎日、学校に行きます' (Every day, I go to school).
The passage states '毎日、学校に行きます' (Every day, I go to school).
What is the name of the dog?
Read this passage:
これは私の犬です。名前はポチです。とてもかわいいです。
What is the name of the dog?
The passage says '名前はポチです' (The name is Pochi).
The passage says '名前はポチです' (The name is Pochi).
The correct order to say 'This is temptation' is 'これ (this) は (topic particle) 誘惑 (temptation) です (is)'.
To say 'Sweet things are temptation,' the correct order is '甘い (sweet) もの (things) は (topic particle) 誘惑 (temptation)'.
The phrase 'That song is tempting' is ordered as 'その (that) 歌 (song) は (topic particle) 誘惑的 (tempting)'.
This sentence means 'I gave in to the temptation of chocolate.'
This sentence means 'The new game is very tempting/attractive.'
This sentence means 'Her words tempted me.'
He gave in to a sweet temptation and ended up eating another cake.
It's hard to overcome the temptation of a new game.
He couldn't resist her alluring temptation.
Read this aloud:
誘惑に負けないように、意志を強く持つことが大切です。
Focus: yuuwaku ni makenai you ni, ishi o tsuyoku motsu koto ga taisetsu desu.
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Read this aloud:
セール品の誘惑に打ち勝つのは大変です。
Focus: seeru-hin no yuuwaku ni uchikatsu no wa taihen desu.
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Read this aloud:
深夜のラーメンの誘惑に抗うのは難しい。
Focus: shinya no raamen no yuuwaku ni aragau no wa muzukashii.
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Listen for the word meaning 'temptation' and how it relates to eating too much cake.
The sentence discusses a new smartphone as a 'temptation' versus the need to save money.
Pay attention to the phrase about having a strong will to overcome 'temptation'.
Read this aloud:
どんな誘惑にも打ち勝てる強い心を持ちたい。
Focus: 誘惑 (yuuwaku)
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Read this aloud:
誘惑に負けてしまわないように、気をつけてください。
Focus: 誘惑に負けて (yuuwaku ni makete)
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Read this aloud:
彼女の魅力は、抗いがたい誘惑だ。
Focus: 抗いがたい誘惑 (aragaigatai yuuwaku)
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This sentence means 'He gave in to temptation and quit his job.' The particles 'に' marks the object of '負けて' (to lose to), and 'を' marks the object of '辞めた' (quit).
This sentence means 'We should resist temptation.' '抗う' means to resist, and 'べきだ' indicates a strong recommendation or obligation.
This sentence means 'She overcame that sweet temptation.' '甘い' means sweet, and '打ち勝った' means to overcome or triumph over.
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संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
emotions के और शब्द
ぼんやり
B1Vaguely; absentmindedly; dimly.
夢中
B1Absorption; engrossment; infatuation.
受け止める
B1To accept; to take; to grasp.
達成感
B1Sense of accomplishment.
ひしひしと
B1Acutely; keenly; strongly (feeling something).
適応する
B1To adapt; to adjust.
健気な
B2Brave, admirable, or plucky (especially of a weaker person).
感心な
B1Admirable; deserving admiration.
感心
B1Admiration, impression, or being impressed.
感心する
B1To be impressed; to admire.
