彼は励ますために私の背中を叩いた。
He patted me on the back to encourage me.
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Example sentences
I encouraged a friend who was feeling down.
試験に落ちて悄気ている彼を励ました。
I encouraged him, who was dejected after failing the exam.
母は家族を励ます時、笑う門には福来るとよく言う。
My mother often says good fortune comes to a cheerful home when she encourages the family.
先生の歯牙余論に励まされ、私は自信を取り戻した。
Encouraged by the teacher's casual words of praise, I regained my confidence.
先生は孟母断機の話で生徒たちを励ました
The teacher encouraged the students with the story of Mencius's mother
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe the act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone.
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