1922 励ます: encourage, cheer up: The father encouraged his son. 4242 わく: well up: I felt courage well up within me after my friend's encouragement. 5852 勇気: courage: He's courageous. 8465 奮う: rouse up: She plucked up courage and confessed. 9138 激励: encouragement: The governor visited to give encouragement. 9140 奨励: encouragement: In our company we are encouraged to take training in English.