VocabJLPT N4
influence
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. influence
  2. 2. effect
A noun meaning the effect or impact that one thing has on another. It is commonly used with verbs like 与える (to give) or 受ける (to receive) to express giving or being under an influence.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If the rain keeps up, it's going to affect our travel plans.

Sentence 2

See! I told you staying up late would affect tomorrow!

Sentence 3

I might be influencing my kids with the way I act.

Sentence 4

If he doesn't come, it will affect the plan.

Sentence 5

"That experience influenced my life," she said.