JLPT N3 Intermediate
励ます
To encourage, cheer up, or lift spirits.
Readings
Other forms
励まします polite form
励まして te-form
励ました plain past
励まされる passive
励まし noun form
Verb (transitive)
To encourage" / "To cheer up
Describes the act of lifting spirits or motivating someone who is feeling down or facing adversity.
Example
落ち込んでいる 友達 を 励ました 。
I cheered up my friend who was feeling down.
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