励はげみ合あい

noun

mutual encouragement; friendly rivalry; emulation

Refers to a positive, constructive relationship where people spur each other on to improve, rather than a cutthroat competition. Often used in contexts like study, work, or sports where peers motivate one another.

• 彼かれとはいい励はげみ合あいの関かん係けいだ。

  He and I have a good relationship of mutual encouragement.

• クラスメートとの励はげみ合あいが成せい績せき向こう上じょうにつながった。

  The friendly rivalry with my classmates led to improved grades.