勧め

Japanese

Kanji in this term
勧
すす Grade: S
kun'yomi

Alternative spelling
勸め (kyūjitai)

Etymology

連(れん)用(よう)形(けい) (ren'yōkei, “stem or continuative form”) of the verb 勧める.

Pronunciation

• (Tokyo) すすめ [sùsúmé] (Heiban – [0])
• IPA^(key): [sɨsɨme̞]

Noun

勧(すす)め or 勧(すゝ)め • (susume) 

1. suggestion, recommendation, advice
2. solicitation for donations to erect and repair temples, Buddhist statues, etc.

   Synonym: 勧進

Derived terms

• おすすめ (osusume)