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激励 (げきれい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
encouragement ; cheering on ; spurring on
Strong, active encouragement, often in a formal or supportive context such as a speech, message, or pep talk. Used as a noun, with する for the action, or as a no-adjective.
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I received words of encouragement from him.
Kanji 激 violent, get excited, enraged 励 encourage, be diligent, inspire Similar words 応おう 援えん 応援 is broader, covering cheering, support, and rooting for someone, while 激励 is more focused on giving strong, direct encouragement, often through words or a pep talk.
励はげ ます 励ます is a more common, everyday verb for encouraging someone, while 激励 is a more formal or intense noun/する-verb often used in official or motivational contexts.
Etymology Compound of 激 (intense, violent) and 励 (encourage, strive). The combination conveys strong, vigorous encouragement.