JLPT · Level 127
15 words
Japanese word
奨励
Pronunciation
Romajishōrei
Meaning
- nounencouragement
Example
先生は学生の読書を奨励しています。sen sei wa gaku sei no doku sho o shō rei shi te i ma su
The teacher encourages students to read.
More examples
この制度は若者の起業の奨励を目的としています。ko no sei do wa waka mono no ki gyō no shō rei o moku teki to shi te i ma su
This program aims to encourage young people to start businesses.
Core concept
Refers to urging people toward an activity and helping that activity gain wider acceptance.
Common phrases
奨励の対象shō rei no tai shō
target of encouragement
奨励に値するshō rei ni atai su ru
deserve encouragement
Similar words
推奨suishō: A recommendation that presents a choice or activity as suitable or beneficial.
勧奨kanshō: A formal effort to urge people to take a specific action.
激励gekirei: Words or actions that encourage a person to make a continued effort.
促進sokushin: Measures that help an activity or process expand and advance.
Definition in Japanese
ある行為を行うよう人に勧め、物事が広まるように後押しすること。a ru kō i o okona u yō hito ni susu me mono goto ga hiro ma ru yō ni ato o shi su ru ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 奨励 (shōrei) joins 奨 (shō, "encourage") with 励 (rei, "spur on"), reinforcing the idea of urging someone to act.
Usage tips
- In Japanese policy and education, 奨励 (shōrei) can refer to organized efforts that make a practice more common, not only words of praise.