催促
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of demanding, urging, or pressing someone to do something, such as paying a bill or completing a task. Often used with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') as a suru-verb, e.g., 『催促する』 (saisoku suru, 'to demand').
Theme
In the office, User talks with their colleague Tanaka about a project deadline that needs to be met.
催促
さいそく
demand / urge (action) / press for
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine someone urgently demanding payment. They say, 『催促します！』 (saisoku shimasu!, 'I will press for it!'). 'Sai-soku' sounds like 'sigh' and 'sock' — you sigh as you sock away money after a demand!
Cultural Note
In Japanese business culture, 『催促』 (saisoku, 'demand / Urge') is commonly used in contexts like requesting payment or pressing for a response. It's often seen in formal emails or reminders, e.g., 『お支払いの催促』 (o-shiharai no saisoku, 'payment reminder').
Forms
Base: 催促Base noun form. Refers to the act of demanding, urging, or pressing someone to do something, such as paying a bill or completing a task. Often used with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') as a suru-verb, e.g., 『催促する』 (saisoku suru, 'to demand').