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気付け

気付

Readings

Kana: きづけ、きつけ
Romaji: kizuke, kitsuke
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

suf
1

care of (e.g. address on letter); c/o

2

encouragement; bringing around; resuscitation

3

stimulant; tonic; restorative

Note: abbreviation
See also: 気付け薬

Kanji

Readings: キ、 ケ、 いき
Meanings: spirit, mind, air, atmosphere, mood
Readings: フ、 つ.ける、 -つ.ける、 -づ.ける、 つ.け、 つ.け-、 -つ.け、 -づ.け、 -づけ、 つ.く、 -づ.く、 つ.き、 -つ.き、 -つき、 -づ.き、 -づき
Meanings: adhere, attach, refer to, append

Example Sentences

ちょっとした景気(けいき)づけですよ。
➥It's a shot in the arm.
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(かれ)(はなし)少年(しょうねん)たちみんなを元気(げんき)づけた。
➥His speech inspired all the boys.
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だれも彼女(かのじょ)元気(げんき)づける(もの)はいなかった。
➥No one encouraged her.
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先生(せんせい)学生(がくせい)をほめて元気(げんき)づけた。
➥The teacher encouraged the students with praise.
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その女優(じょゆう)はつまらぬ芝居(しばい)活気(かっき)づけた。
➥The actress brought the whole silly play to life.
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(かれ)(もど)ってくるという(のぞ)みが(わたし)元気(げんき)づけた。
➥The hope of his return encouraged me.
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