• 惑まどう — to be bewildered; to be led astray
• 誘惑ゆうわく — temptation; luring
• 疑惑ぎわく — suspicion; doubt
• 当惑とうわく — embarrassment; perplexity
• 困惑こんわく — confusion; being at a loss
• 魅惑みわく — fascination; enchantment
• 惑星わくせい — planet
• 迷惑めいわく — trouble; annoyance

With the heart radical, this character centers on emotions and judgment. It captures the feeling of a mind being pulled off balance — swayed, puzzled, or captivated.

Think of 誘惑 as “leading the heart astray.” 誘 invites and pulls, while 惑 is a heart that hesitates. A gentle tug — a sweet offer — and the heart wavers, unsure which way to go.