励ます
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 励ます
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.
2
Dated term
to raise (one's voice)
Kanji in this Word
励
7 strokes
Frequency: 1254
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
encourage
be diligent
inspire
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はげ.む
はげ.ます
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