Propose meanings in Japanese

提案する (ていあんする)

Example:

I propose that we meet tomorrow.

明日会うことを提案します。

She proposed a new plan for the project.

彼女はプロジェクトのための新しい計画を提案しました。

Usage: formalContext: Used in professional or formal discussions, meetings, or when suggesting ideas or plans.

Note: Commonly used in business contexts, academic discussions, and formal settings.

申し出る (もうしでる)

Example:

He proposed to help her with the task.

彼はその作業を手伝うことを申し出ました。

They proposed a solution to the problem.

彼らはその問題に対する解決策を申し出ました。

Usage: informalContext: Used in casual conversation when offering help or suggestions.

Note: This form is more casual and can be used among friends or in less formal situations.

結婚を申し込む (けっこんをもうしこむ)

Example:

He proposed to her last night.

彼は昨晩彼女に結婚を申し込みました。

She said yes when he proposed.

彼が結婚を申し込んだとき、彼女は「はい」と言いました。

Usage: formalContext: Used specifically in the context of marriage or romantic proposals.

Note: This meaning is very specific and is used only when referring to marriage proposals.

提起する (ていきする)

Example:

The lawyer proposed several arguments in court.

弁護士は法廷でいくつかの主張を提起しました。

He proposed a question during the meeting.

彼は会議中に質問を提起しました。

Usage: formalContext: Used in academic, legal, or formal discussions when introducing topics or questions.

Note: Often used in legal or formal debates and discussions.

suggest

To suggest means to put forward an idea or proposal for consideration.

Example: She suggested a new idea for the project.

Note: While proposing implies a more formal offering of a plan or idea, suggesting is a more casual way of presenting an idea for consideration.

recommend

To recommend means to suggest or endorse something as being good or suitable for a particular purpose.

Example: I recommend that you try the new restaurant in town.

Note: While proposing involves presenting an idea or plan for consideration, recommending involves expressing approval or support for something.

advocate

To advocate means to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

Example: She advocates for stricter environmental regulations.

Note: While proposing involves suggesting an idea or plan, advocating often implies actively supporting and promoting a specific cause or action.

Pop the question

This idiom means to ask someone to marry you.

Example: After dating for two years, he finally popped the question and asked her to marry him.

Note: The original word 'propose' usually has a broader meaning than just asking for marriage.

Put forward

To suggest or propose an idea or plan for consideration.

Example: She put forward a proposal to improve the company's recycling program.

Note: It emphasizes the act of suggesting something for consideration rather than directly asking for something.

Make a suggestion

To offer an idea or proposal for consideration or discussion.

Example: I made a suggestion to my boss about restructuring the team for better efficiency.

Note: It focuses on offering an idea or proposal rather than formally asking for something.

Propose a toast

To make a short speech or offer good wishes before drinking in a celebratory manner.

Example: As the best man, he stood up to propose a toast to the newlyweds.

Note: It involves offering good wishes or making a short speech before raising a glass to drink, not necessarily asking for something.

Bring up

To introduce or mention a topic, idea, or proposal for discussion.

Example: During the meeting, she brought up the idea of expanding into new markets.

Note: It focuses on introducing a topic or idea for discussion rather than formally proposing something.

Float an idea

To suggest a tentative idea or proposal to see how others react.

Example: He floated the idea of a team-building retreat to boost morale in the office.

Note: It emphasizes the tentative nature of the idea being suggested and gauging reactions rather than a formal proposal.

Lay out a plan

To present or explain a detailed plan or proposal.

Example: Before starting the project, he laid out a detailed plan outlining each step.

Note: It focuses on presenting a detailed plan or proposal rather than just suggesting or proposing an idea.

Get down on one knee

Kneeling down to propose, often associated with marriage proposals

Example: He got down on one knee and asked her to marry him in the most romantic way.

Note: Specific to the act of kneeling while proposing

Bend the knee

Similarly, refers to kneeling down during a proposal

Example: I saw him bend the knee and propose right in front of everyone.

Note: Casual slang for kneeling during a proposal

Ask for her hand

Requesting permission to marry someone

Example: He asked for her hand in marriage after dating for only a year.

Note: Refers specifically to seeking approval for marriage

Pop the big question

To propose marriage in a significant way

Example: He knew it was time to pop the big question when they had been together for five years.

Note: Emphasizes the importance or significance of the proposal

Put a ring on it

To propose or agree to marry someone by giving them a ring

Example: He finally put a ring on it and made their relationship official.

Note: Generally used as a colloquial way to talk about becoming engaged or married

I propose we have a meeting next week.

He proposed to her on the beach at sunset.

The company proposed a new marketing strategy.

Propose - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: propose

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): proposed

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): proposing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): proposes

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): propose

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): propose

Syllables, Separation and Stress

propose Contains 2 syllables: pro • pose

Phonetic transcription: prə-ˈpōz

pro pose , prə ˈpōz (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

propose: ~ 1500 (Very common).

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