Word Meaning 諭す

さとす satosu

諭す is read as さとす (satosu) and means to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.).

Meaning

English

to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.)
to reason with
to advise
to try to persuade
to exhort
to admonish
to warn (against doing)

Reading

Kana

さとす

Romaji

satosu

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 18 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 準2級 Rank 12411 Priority B

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

諭し

さとし

guidance

教諭

きょうゆ

(licensed) teacher

養護教諭

ようごきょうゆ

school nurse

Example Sentences

1

彼女は怒るより諭すほうを選んだ。

かのじょはおこるよりさとすほうをえらんだ。

She chose to admonish rather than get angry.