私たちは想像力を使うように奨励されています。

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私たち は 想像力 を 使う ように 奨励されています 。

English Translation

We are encouraged to use our imagination.

Furigana

私(わたし)たちは想像力(そうぞうりょく)を使(つか)うように奨励(しょうれい)されています。

Romanji

Watashitachi wa sōzōryoku o tsukau yōni shōreisareteimasu.

Words

私たち (わたしたち、わたくしたち)

we; us

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

想像力 (そうぞうりょく)

(power of) imagination

を (を)

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

使う (つかう)

to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to put to use; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to handle; to manage; to manipulate; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend; to consume; to use (language); to speak

様に (ように)

in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something

奨励 (しょうれい)

encouragement; promotion; inducement; incitement; stimulation

Kanji

私

Readings: シ、 わたくし、 わたし

Meanings: private, I, me

想

Readings: ソウ、 ソ、 おも.う

Meanings: concept, think, idea, thought

像

Reading: ゾウ

Meanings: statue, picture, image, figure, portrait

力

Readings: リョク、 リキ、 リイ、 ちから

Meanings: power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert

使

Readings: シ、 つか.う、 つか.い、 -つか.い、 -づか.い

Meanings: use, send on a mission, order, messenger, envoy, ambassador, cause

奨

Readings: ショウ、 ソウ、 すす.める

Meanings: exhort, urge, encourage

励

Readings: レイ、 はげ.む、 はげ.ます

Meanings: encourage, be diligent, inspire