奨
すす.める
susumeru
JLPT N113 strokesKanjiLevel 77 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
奨 is the kanji for "Encourage". A common reading is すす.める (susumeru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Encourage
Also : Urge · Exhort
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Readings
kunすす.める/ susumeruonしょう/ shouonそう/ sou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
将大
Example Sentences
奨励金を受け取る。
しょうれいきんをうけとる。
Receive an incentive.
奨学金を申請する。
しょうがくきんをしんせいする。
Apply for a scholarship.
Vocabulary using 奨
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
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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