Inspire in Japanese
"inspire" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "inspire". The most common choice is shown first.
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encourage, be diligent, inspire
Reading: rei
7 strokes · powerful, dark
Where it comes from
Combines 'strength' (力) with 'severe' (厲), representing exerting effort and encouraging.
What it carries
Symbolizes encouragement, effort, and motivation. Represents giving courage to face difficulties and power to advance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for inspire?
The most common kanji for "inspire" is 励, read as rei. It means encourage, be diligent, inspire. Related kanji: 駆 (inspire).
How many strokes does 励 have?
励 has 7 strokes.