元気づける
友達が落ち込んでいたので、元気づけるために冗談を言った。
I told a joke to cheer up my friend who was feeling down.
To encourage someone, boost someone's morale, or make someone feel better emotionally.
彼の失敗を笑い飛ばして、元気づけた。
I laughed off his failure to cheer him up.
彼女は元気づける言葉をかけてくれた。
She gave me encouraging words.
This verb is often used in casual conversations to describe actions that lift someone's spirits.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Causative Form
The verb づける is a causative form, indicating that the subject causes someone else to feel better.
Gold Rule
Contextual Use
Use this verb when describing actions that directly lift someone's mood or spirits.
Word Origin
Composed of 元気 (genki, meaning 'energy' or 'spirits') and づける (a causative verb suffix meaning 'to cause to be').
Usage Notes
This verb is commonly used in everyday conversations to express acts of emotional support or encouragement.