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[はげ(励)·み]
hagemi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 励み

noun
  1. (act of) encouragement; stimulus; incentive (often as 励みになる)
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Definition and Synonyms for 励み

Encouragement the expression of approval and support
Synonyms: 助勢, 励み, 励む, 励まし, 励ます, 勧め, 勧める, 勧奨, 声援, 奨励, 振興, 振起, 激励, 督励, 鞭撻, ご鞭撻, 鼓吹, 鼓舞, 鼓舞激励
Incentive a positive motivational influence
Synonyms: インセンティブ, 刺戟剤, 刺激, 励み, 励む, 誘因

Meanings for each kanji in 励み

» encourage; be diligent; inspire

Categories 励み is a member of

Commendation a message expressing a favorable opinion
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Rational Motive a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument
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Sample Sentences for 励み

She had no incentive to work after she was refused a promotion.
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His success encouraged me very much.
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Her courage during her illness is an inspiration to us all.
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