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Keyword
encourage (someone to become more lively)
Info
FrequencyTop 1600-1700
Type
Jōyō 
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Shinjitai ?
KankenLevel 3
Heisig931
Old form勵
Readings
はげ
(78%)
れい
(21%)
Composed of
厂
cliff
万
ten thousand
力
power
Used in vocabulary (51 in total)
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)
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Examples (25 in total)
You must encourage him to try again.
Thanks for encouraging me.
He was encouraged by a professor from his college days.
He encouraged his son to study harder.
He encouraged me to try again.
She encouraged him to write a novel.
When I'm sad, my friends encourage me.
Many people encouraged me to fulfill my ambitions.
My comrades encouraged me to fulfill my ambitions.
George encouraged Ellie to study hard again.
If he had attended the party, they would have been encouraged.
He encouraged his son to do something great.
Many letters of encouragement refreshed my sad heart.
Learning should not be forced. Learning should be encouraged.
Our school encourages sports.
We are encouraged to use our imagination.
Instead of taking a rest, he worked much harder than usual.
I will go to encourage him.
She didn't utter a single word of encouragement.
The astronauts were greeted with cheers and applause of an enthusiastic crowd.
His success encouraged me very much.
Her courage during her illness is an inspiration to us all.
He is diligent in his study.
People were even encouraged to play football.
The government is promoting the use of domestically made products.