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JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

励はげみ

hagemi

encouragement, motivation

Often used as 励みになる. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 彼かれの成功せいこうは大おおいに私わたしの励はげみになった。

    His success encouraged me very much.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. 病気中びょうきちゅうの彼女かのじょの勇気ゆうきは我々われわれにとって励はげみになる。

    Her courage during her illness is an inspiration to us all.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 昇進しょうしんが見送みおくられた女おんなには働はたらく励はげみがない。

    The woman who was passed over for a promotion has no motivation to work.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · English by AI · Source

Kanji in 励

  • 励encourage; be diligentOnレイKunはげむ・はげます

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