推薦
An act of recommending someone or something as suitable for a particular purpose or role.
Examples
3 of 5この本は、ぜひ皆さんに推薦したい。
I would definitely like to recommend this book to everyone.
前職の上司に推薦状を書いていただいた。
I had my former boss write a letter of recommendation.
どの映画がおすすめ？推薦してよ。
Which movie do you suggest? Recommend one.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sui (push) + Sen (appoint/choose). Pushing someone forward to be chosen.
Quick Quiz
教授に___状を書いてもらった。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 推薦
Examples
この本は、ぜひ皆さんに推薦したい。
everydayI would definitely like to recommend this book to everyone.
前職の上司に推薦状を書いていただいた。
formalI had my former boss write a letter of recommendation.
どの映画がおすすめ？推薦してよ。
informalWhich movie do you suggest? Recommend one.
専門家による推薦に基づき、候補者が選ばれた。
academicCandidates were selected based on recommendations by experts.
彼を新しいプロジェクトのリーダーに推薦します。
businessI recommend him as the leader for the new project.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
自己推薦
self-recommendation
推薦枠
recommendation quota
推薦人
recommender / reference
Often Confused With
Osumume is casual/daily; Suisen is more formal, often for jobs or schools.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS General tasks involving job applications or university admissions.
Common Mistakes
Using 'Suisen' for food in a restaurant (use 'Osumume').
Memory Tip
Sui (push) + Sen (appoint/choose). Pushing someone forward to be chosen.
Word Origin
From 'Sui' (to push/promote) and 'Sen' (to choose/elect).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The 'Suisen Nyushi' (admission by recommendation) is a major pathway for Japanese students to enter university without traditional exams.
Quick Quiz
教授に___状を書いてもらった。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 推薦
Related Vocabulary
More communication words
説得力
B2The power or ability to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.
要点
A1The most important part or the main point of a conversation, text, or idea. It refers to the essential information that summarizes the core message without unnecessary details.
詳細
A1Detailed information or the specific particulars of a matter. It is used when you need to go beyond a general summary and look at the fine points of a topic or event.
意図
A1The specific purpose, aim, or plan someone has in mind when they do or say something. It focuses on the motivation behind an action rather than just the final result.
強調
B2The act of giving special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing. It helps to direct the audience's attention to key points.
趣旨
B2The main point, purpose, or intent of a statement, action, or event.
苦情
B1A statement that something is unsatisfactory or unacceptable; a formal complaint regarding services, products, or behavior.
郵便
B1The system for sending letters and parcels from one person to another; the mail.
問い合わせ
B1An act of asking for information or checking details. Frequent in IELTS General emails asking for course details or rental information.
至急
B1Requiring immediate action or attention; urgently or as soon as possible.
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