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励
1
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up
Examples
その調子で勉強を続けなさいと先生が励ましてくれた。
My teacher encouraged me in my studies.
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Dated term
to raise (one's voice)
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to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to; to make an effort; to be zealous
Examples
今まで以上にいっそう勉強に励みなさい。
You should study even more than before.
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encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)
Examples
あなたの激励がなかったら、この計画は諦めていたでしょうね。
Without your encouragement, I should have given up the plan.
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encouragement; cheering on
Examples
彼女にははげましの言葉をかけてあげたらどうですか。
Why don't you see if you can't give her a pep talk?
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encouragement; promotion; inducement; incitement; stimulation
Examples
人々はフットボールをするように奨励さえされたのです。
People were even encouraged to play football.
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Oft. as 〜になる
encouragement; incentive; stimulus
Examples
昇進が見送られた女には働く励みがない。
She had no incentive to work after she was refused a promotion.
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strict observance (of rules, regulations, etc.); strict adherence; conscientious practice (of good habits, etc.); diligent execution (e.g. of duties); sticking to (e.g. a routine)
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encouragement award; honorable mention (award); honourable mention
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そんなんじゃいつまで経っても奨励賞止まりだぞ？
With that sort of attitude you'll never get past the honourable-mention prizes.