I encouraged a friend who was feeling down.
励
encourage, be diligent, inspire
Kanji
Grade
Grade 8
Strokes
7 strokes
Radical
力部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
レイ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
はげむ, はげます
Nanori (Name Reading)
つとむ
Common Readings
レイ, はげ…ます, はげ…む
Example sentences
He patted me on the back to encourage me.
She is working hard on her entrance exam studies every day, aiming to pass the exam.
I train hard under strict guidance.
The teacher encouraged the athletes.
The school encourages students' active participation in activities.
In this region, building houses using traditional construction methods is encouraged.
The coach loudly encouraged the players.
He applied himself to his studies and graduated with excellent grades.
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