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励ます

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 励ます

げま
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #4360
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

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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