N1

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

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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