Kanji · N1

/ encourage

Kanji for encourage, be diligent, or inspire.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)レイSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)はげ.む、はげ.ますNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

励 carries the meaning encourage, be diligent, or inspire.

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Common compounds with 励

はげますto encourage / to cheer on / to cheer up
げきれいencouragement / spurring / cheering
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