N1
励 meaning and readings
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Kanji
励
N1
- Meaning
- strive, encourage
- Onyomi
- レイ
- Kunyomi
- はげ(む)、はげ(ます)
- Formula
- 励 = 厂 + 万 + 力。
Story
励 is analyzed as a combination of 厂 (cliff), 万 (sharp blade), 力 (strength) and denotes strive, encourage.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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