誘う

さそう

to invite (someone to do something with you); to tempt, to lure

Also:to tempt, to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.)

What does 誘う mean?

誘う is a Japanese verb meaning to invite (someone to do something with you); to tempt, to lure in English. It can also be translated as to tempt, to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.) depending on context. It is written as 誘う in kanji, さそう in hiragana, and sasou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentence

ウラウラとした日差しにわれて、眠りに落ちた。

The soft, gentle sunlight beckoned me to sleep.