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What is the Kanji for 'Strive' and 'Encourage'? | 励

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Strive' and 'Encourage', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Strive' and 'Encourage' is 励.

    kanji

    励

    Meaning

    Strive, Encourage

    Reading

    kunyomiはげ

    hage

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    厉 力Power

    Example Word

    励ます: encourage. The Japanese verb '励ます (はげます)' means 'to encourage'. It is used when someone is trying to cheer up or motivate another person, often in situations where the person is feeling down or facing difficulties. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as encouraging a friend, a colleague, or even oneself. For example: I encouraged my friend to keep trying「友達を励まして続けるように言った」(ともだちをはげましてつづけるようにいった). The teacher encouraged the students before the exam「先生は試験前に生徒を励ました」(せんせいはしけんまえにせいとをはげました). It's important to note that this verb often implies emotional support and motivation, rather than just giving advice or instructions.

    Radical

    力

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1648

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 励

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    厉

    kanji

    力

    Meaning

    Power

Words Using 励

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    励ます

    Meaning

    Encourage

Kanji Related to 励 Through the Part 力

These 19 kanji contain the part 力 as well.

    kanji

    労

    Meaning

    Labor

    kanji

    幼

    Meaning

    Childhood, Infancy

    kanji

    勧

    Meaning

    Urge, Recommend

    kanji

    助

    Meaning

    Help

    kanji

    勉

    Meaning

    Exertion

    kanji

    勢

    Meaning

    Power, Force

    kanji

    努

    Meaning

    Toil

    kanji

    劾

    Meaning

    Investigate, Censure

    kanji

    勃

    Meaning

    Rise, Suddenness

    kanji

    勅

    Meaning

    Imperial order, Imperial decree

    kanji

    男

    Meaning

    Man

    kanji

    募

    Meaning

    Raise, Recruit

    kanji

    加

    Meaning

    Join, Add

    kanji

    功

    Meaning

    Merit, Achievement

    kanji

    勤

    Meaning

    Diligence

    kanji

    劣

    Meaning

    Inferior, Inferiority

    kanji

    効

    Meaning

    Effective

    kanji

    勘

    Meaning

    Check, Intuition

    kanji

    動

    Meaning

    Move

Learn the Kanji 励

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What does 励 mean?

励 means 'Strive' and 'Encourage'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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