godan verb (-su), transitive verb
General term for giving emotional support, urging someone to do their best, or lifting someone's spirits.
友達が試合の前に私を励ましてくれた。
My friend encouraged me before the match.
落ち込
It's hard to cheer up someone who is feeling down.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Dated usage; now mostly replaced by 声を張り上げる or similar expressions. Still seen in older literature.
彼は声を励まして叫んだ。
He raised his voice and shouted.