English–Japanese
“encourage” in Japanese
How to say “encourage” in Japanese
“Encourage” in Japanese is 励ます (hagemasu).
It describes giving someone the confidence or courage to continue or make an effort.
Example sentences with 励ます
テストの前に友だちを励まします。te su to no mae ni tomo da chi o hage ma shi ma su
I encourage my friend before the test.
不安なときは、好きな音楽を聞いて自分を励まします。fu an na to ki wa su ki na on gaku o ki i te ji bun o hage ma shi ma su
When I feel anxious, I listen to my favorite music to encourage myself.
Tips for using 励ます
- In everyday Japanese, 励ます (hagemasu) commonly supports a person through difficulty, whereas cheering for a team is usually expressed with 応援する (ōen suru).
Other Japanese words for “encourage”
先生は生徒に発言を促します。sen sei wa sei to ni hatsu gen o unaga shi ma su
The teacher encourages the students to speak.