激励

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 激励 is read as げきれい and is a noun for encouragement that raises someone's courage or motivation; with する, it also means to encourage.
• Basic usage: Use 監督の激励を受ける for receiving encouragement from a coach and 仲間を拍手で激励する for encouraging a colleague with applause.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinction between 激励 and 応援
  • The headword focuses on directly inspiring someone to renewed effort, while the comparison term more broadly covers cheering, backing, and practical support.