説得
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Noun form meaning 'persuasion.' Refers to the act of convincing someone through argument or reasoning. Example: 『彼を説得する』 (kare o settoku suru, 'to persuade him').
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are discussing a challenging project at work. Ken is hesitant about a new strategy, and User needs to use persuasion to convince him.
説得
せっとく
persuasion
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of persuading someone by 'saying' your point clearly. 『説』 (setsu) means 'explanation' or 'theory,' and 『得』 (toku) means 'gain'—so persuasion is gaining agreement through explanation. 'Set-toku' → 'set to convince'!
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『説得』 (settoku) is important in negotiations and discussions, where indirect communication is common. It's often used in business or personal contexts to describe convincing others without being forceful.
Forms
Base: 説得Noun form meaning 'persuasion.' Refers to the act of convincing someone through argument or reasoning. Example: 『彼を説得する』 (kare o settoku suru, 'to persuade him').