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temptation Meaning in Japanese (temptation 英語 意味)

誘惑
誘惑 in English:temptation
Phonetic:ゆうわく
Quick Answer • 要約

temptation の日本語の意味は「誘惑」です。 (避けるべきだと知りながら、何か、特に間違ったことや賢明でないことをしたいという欲求。)

Definitions of Temptation

  1. 1
    noun
    誘惑

    Temptation is the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, that one knows they should avoid.

    避けるべきだと知りながら、何か、特に間違ったことや賢明でないことをしたいという欲求。

  2. 2
    noun
    誘惑

    A temptation can also be something that attracts or entices a person to do something, often leading to a difficult choice.

    しばしば難しい選択につながる、何かをするように人を引きつけたりそそのかしたりするものであること。

Example Sentences

“He resisted the temptation to eat the last piece of cake.”

彼は最後のケーキ一切れを食べたいという誘惑に抵抗した。

“The offer of a higher salary was a great temptation for her.”

より高い給料の申し出は、彼女にとって大きな誘惑だった。

“She felt a strong temptation to quit her demanding job.”

彼女は要求の多い仕事を辞めたいという強い誘惑を感じた。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

alluremententicementlureseductionappeal

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

deterrencediscouragementrepulsionaversion

Inflected Word Forms

past participletempted
agent nountempter
adjectivetempting

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

resist temptationcollocation

To successfully avoid doing something that one desires but knows is wrong or unwise.

fall into temptationcollocation

To succumb to a desire or urge that one knows is wrong or unwise.

lead into temptationexpression

To put someone in a situation where they are likely to do something wrong or unwise.