JLPT N1 Advanced
惑わす
To mislead, confuse, or tempt someone.
Readings
Other forms
惑わします polite form
惑わさない plain negative
惑わした plain past
惑わされる passive form
1 Verb (transitive)
To mislead / To confuse
Disorients someone’s thinking or sense of direction, making it impossible for them to judge or act correctly.
Example
彼 は 巧み な 言葉 で 聴衆 を 惑わした 。
He misled the audience with his clever words.
4 more examples in the
mobile app
2 Verb (transitive)
To tempt / To charm
Captivates the mind through charm or desire, causing a loss of self-control or rationality.
Usage notes & examples
available in the
mobile app