励み

はげみ

Meanings

1. Noun encouragement; incentive; stimulus (oft. as 〜になる)

Kanji

• 励 encourage. Read as はげむ.

Example sentences

• 病気中の彼女の勇気は我々にとって励みになる。
  Her courage during her illness is an inspiration to us all.

Common phrases

• 励みになる

Words containing 励み

• 励み合い (はげみあい) competition
• 励み合う (はげみあう) to vie with another

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