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Word of the Day - saisoku

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Word of the Day :

saisoku

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

pressing; urging; a demand

Japanese characters:

催促 (さいそく)

Example:

Kashita hon o kaeshite to Junko ni saisokushita.
貸した本を返してと順子に催促した。

Translation:

I demanded that Junko return the book that I lent.

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