諭す
さとす
verb (godan)
to admonish, to counsel, to persuade gently
他動詞 transitivecommunication
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 諭す | 諭さない |
| Present polite | 諭します | 諭しません |
| Past | 諭した | 諭さなかった |
| Past polite | 諭しました | 諭しませんでした |
| て form | 諭して | 諭さなくて |
| ている present | 諭している | 諭していない |
| ている polite | 諭しています | 諭していません |
| ている past | 諭していた | 諭していなかった |
| ている past polite | 諭していました | 諭していませんでした |
| Conditional ば | 諭せば | 諭さなければ |
| Conditional たら | 諭したら | 諭さなかったら |
| Volitional | 諭そう | — |
| Volitional polite | 諭しましょう | — |
| Potential | 諭せる | 諭せない |
| Passive | 諭される | 諭されない |
| Causative | 諭させる | 諭させない |
| Imperative | 諭せ | 諭すな |
1.
to admonish, to counsel, to persuade gently
To explain something patiently and guide someone toward understanding or correct behavior. Implies a calm, caring approach from someone in a position of authority or experience, rather than angry scolding.
Usage
諭す implies patient, gentle guidance from someone with more experience or authority. The person being counseled is marked with を. It conveys warmth and concern for the other person's well-being, unlike 叱る (to scold), which is harsher.
Common collocations
- 優しく諭す: to gently counsel
- 言い聞かせるように諭す: to reason with someone as if explaining
- 子どもを諭す: to talk sense into a child
- 切々と諭す: to earnestly reason with
Similar words
叱る (to scold) involves anger or firmness. 諫める (to remonstrate) is used for advising someone of higher status against a wrong course. 諭す is gentler than both, emphasizing patient explanation and guidance.
Related Words
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叱る (to scold (harsher))
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説得 (persuasion)
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戒める (to warn)
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教え導く (to teach and guide)
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窘める (to admonish)