This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

奮い起こす

奮い起す

Reading

Kana: ふるいおこす
Romaji: furuiokosu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5s
vt
1

to muster (e.g. courage); to gather; to collect; to pluck up

Kanji

Readings: フン、 ふる.う
Meanings: stirred up, be invigorated, flourish
Readings: キ、 お.きる、 お.こる、 お.こす、 おこ.す、 た.つ
Meanings: rouse, wake up, get up

Example Sentences

(わたし)勇気(ゆうき)(ふる)()こし(ちゅう)(はい)っていった。
➥I summoned up my courage, and walked inside.
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勇気(ゆうき)(ふる)()こして本当(ほんとう)のことを()いなさい。
➥Summon up your courage and tell the truth.
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