励
Mnemonic
At the edge of a cliff, ten thousand spectators chant your name. Their voices fill you with raw power, and that collective energy encourages you to make the impossible leap across the canyon.
Additional thoughts
Picture the cliff as the left side of the kanji, the roaring crowd of ten thousand packed below, and power surging through your legs. The crowd's encouragement literally propels you forward.Quick recall
A cliff, ten thousand cheering fans, and raw power Encourage the impossible leap.Details
The keyword for 励 is encourage. This kanji conveys the idea of urging someone onward, motivating them to put forth effort, or cheering them on to do their best. It carries a sense of exerting oneself with vigor and determination, often in response to the support or inspiration of others. The character is commonly associated with diligence, hard work, and the act of spurring oneself or others toward greater achievement.
- On'yomi
- れい
- Kun'yomi
- はげ.む、はげ.ます