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唆
“Tempt / Seduce / Instigate / Promote” in Japanese is 唆, read sa, soso, sosonoka (さ, そそ, そそのか). It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 示唆 (suggestion).
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 唆 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Tempt / Seduce / Instigate / Promote |
| Readings | さ, そそ, そそのか |
| Grade | Master (高手 · secondary school) |
| Curriculum | Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2) |
| Example | 示唆 (suggestion) |
How to read 唆
唆 is read sa (さ) or soso (そそ) or sosonoka (そそのか) depending on the word.
Words with 唆
- 示唆
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Updated: 2026-08-28