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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

鼓舞

Reading

Kana: こぶ
Romaji: kobu
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Definition

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inspiration; encouragement

Kanji

Readings: コ、 つづみ
Meanings: drum, beat, rouse, muster
Readings: ブ、 ま.う、 -ま.う、 まい
Meanings: dance, flit, circle, wheel

Example Sentences

将校(しょうこう)部下(ぶか)鼓舞(こぶ)して勇気(ゆうき)()させた。
➥The officer inspired his men to be brave.
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兵士(へいし)たちはその(うた)士気(しき)鼓舞(こぶ)された。
➥The soldiers were animated by the song.
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