Vocab Info
N2 Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
励ますto encourage, to cheer, to raise (the voice)
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
1.
to encourage, to cheer on, to cheer (someone) up
Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb
2.
to raise (one's voice)
Dated term
All Forms
励ます 【はげます】
Common・Uncommon
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Pitch Accent
は
げ
ま
す
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「諦めるな!」と友人を励ます。
'Never give up!' I encourage my friend. {to encourage, to cheer, to raise (the voice)}
入院している友達を手紙で励ました。
I encouraged my friend who is hospitalized by writing a letter. {to encourage, to cheer, to raise (the voice)}
生徒たちが眠そうなので、声を励ましました。
Because the students seemed sleepy, I encouraged them with my voice. {to encourage, to cheer, to raise (the voice)}
視聴者の注目を集めるには、言葉を励まして説明する必要があります。
In order to attract the attention of the viewers, it is necessary to encourage and explain with words. {to encourage, to cheer, to raise (the voice)}
夫は、入院中の私を励ますために手紙やらプレゼントやらを贈ってくれます。
My husband sends me letters and gifts to encourage me while I'm in the hospital. {to encourage, to cheer, to raise (the voice)}
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