言い聞かせる

to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn

Meaning

  1. v1vt
    to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason

Example sentences

  • The mother tried to reason with her son.

  • I've tried reasoning with him but he just won't listen.

  • I always say to myself to be generous.