Japanese

ねぎらう
Meaning: to appreciate one's efforts; to thank for one's hard work
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 労う 労わない
Polite 労います 労いません
Past 労った 労わなかった
Polite + Past 労いました 労いませんでした
Te-form 労って 労わなくて
Potential 労える 労えない
Passive 労われる 労われない
Causative 労わせる 労わせない
Causative + Passive 労わされる 労わされない
Imperative 労え 労うな

Handwriting

労
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Example sentences

The president appreciated the hard work of the employees who worked late.
彼は長年の労をねぎらわれた。
He was appreciated for his many years of hard work.

Usage Notes

Used when thanking someone for their efforts or labor, typically from a superior or equal to someone who has worked hard.

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