元気づける
genkizukeruverb★Intermediate— to cheer up
informal
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.
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💡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.
Word Breakdown
元気
energy, spirits
rootづける
to cause to be
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