励 — Japanese kanji
7 strokes · N1
Meanings: Encourage, Be Diligent, Inspire
On’yomi: れい · Kun’yomi: はげ.む、はげ.ます
Radicals in 励
- 力 — power (2 strokes)
- 厂 — cliff (2 strokes)
- 斤 — axe (4 strokes)
Words using 励
- 励ます (はげます): to encourage — Minna Intermediate - Lesson 16 - Perspectives and Opinions
- 励む (はげむ): strive; endeavor — Minna Intermediate - Lesson 24 - Intermediate Course Review
- 励む (励（はげ）む): to strive; to make an effort — Unit 02 Verbs A (101–190)
- 奨励 (奨励（しょうれい）): encouragement; promotion — Unit 12 Nouns D (931–1020)
- 激励 (激励（げきれい）): encouragement; incentive — Unit 04 Nouns B (281–380)
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