励
Kanji · N1
励 / encourage
Kanji for encourage, be diligent, or inspire.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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
励ますはげますto encourage / to cheer on / to cheer up
激励げきれいencouragement / spurring / cheering
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