何の言葉09 はげます(hagemasu)

Hi readers!

みんなはずっと日本語の勉強を頑張ってて、すごいよ！💪
You all are amazing to have been working hard at learning Japanese for a long time!

Motivation is a big factor when it comes to studying, working, or just going through life, so today we want to share a word that you can say to show others or yourself some support!

What is はげます?

Hagemasu (はげます) means to encourage someone emotionally or give them moral support.

How to use はげます？
We use hagemasu when these situations occur:

• Before an important exam or project, you show them moral support by saying “You can do it!” or “Ganbatte!” 📢

• When someone is sad or lonely, you comfort them by saying “It’s okay, I’m here for you!” 🫂

   

English phrases with similar meaning to はげます:　

“encourage”
“cheer (someone) up”
“support”

💡 Words of encouragement

Here are some words of encouragement that you can use to your friends and family:

○○なら大丈夫だよ！
（Person’s name) nara daijoubu dayo!
Since it’s you, it will be fine!

元気出して！次は上手くいくよ。
Genki dashite! Tsugi wa umaku ikuyo.
Cheer up! I’m sure you’ll do better next time.

いつでも応援してるよ。
Itsudemo ouen shiteru yo.
I’m always rooting for you.

1. 彼は失恋したばっかりだから、はげましてあげようよ。

   He just got heartbroken, so we should comfort him.

    

2. 自分で自分をはげますために、ケーキを買ってきた。

   To cheer myself up, I bought myself a cake.

    

3. この曲はいつも私をはげましてくれるんだ。

   This song always cheers me up.

    

4. 彼のはげまし方はちょっとおかしい。

   His way of encouraging people is a little weird.

    

5. 子どもを否定してばかりじゃなくて、はげましてあげることも大事だよ。

   It's important to also encourage your child instead of always saying no to them.

Japanese phrases with similar meaning to はげます:　

・応援する（ouen suru）
・元気づける（genki dzukeru）
・なぐさめる（nagusameru）

We hope you can use these words of encouragement to the people around you — try it out!

Sincerely,
Amasugi Letter