Meaning

Stimulate, Urge, Press, Demand, Incite

Readings

Radical

亻 — human (Kangxi radical #9)

Components

• 亻 (radical)
• 足 — Leg

Example sentences

• 警察たちはすりへの注意を促した。The policeman called our attention to the danger of pickpockets.
• 彼は世界平和という目的を促進した。He helped the cause of world peace.
• しびれを切らして借金の催促をした。He impatiently asked for repayment.

Appears in

Not used as a component of other kanji in this set.