励
はげ.む
hagemu
JLPT N17 strokesKanjiLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
励 is the kanji for "Encourage". It is a JLPT N1 kanji. The main reading is はげ.む (hagemu). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Encourage
Also : to be diligent
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Readings
kunはげ.む/ hagemukunはげ.ます/ hagemasuonれい/ rei
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
厉力
Example Sentences
彼の言葉が私を励ました。
かれのことばがわたしをはげました。
His words encouraged me.
努力を惜しまず励む。
どりょくをおしまずはげむ。
Strive without sparing effort.
Vocabulary using 励
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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