A cool one-line message of support

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

We all work hard at something every day—studies, clubs, work, and more.

Some of you may want to cheer on someone close to you who’s giving it their all.

In this article, we’ll share cool, one-line encouragement messages you can give to someone who’s working hard.

Write them in a message card, put them on a banner, or print them on matching T-shirts—try sharing your support in whatever form feels right.

Your feelings will surely become a great source of strength for the person you give them to!

Cool one-line encouragement messages (21–30)

Believe in yourself.

If you want to deliver a cool message of encouragement in English, how about “Believe in yourself.”? It means “自分を信じて.” There are many supportive phrases like “Do your best” or “Don’t give up,” but messages that inspire action tend to move people the most.

When someone tells you to believe in yourself, it reminds you of all the time and effort you’ve put in.

That turns into confidence and becomes a powerful suggestion that “I can do it.” Give it a try and share it!

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Never give up.

A straightforward, encouraging message that gives you courage when you face difficulties or feel like giving up.

The words themselves are simple—just telling you not to quit—but putting them in English really conveys a strong sense of momentum.

Alongside the strength to overcome hardship, you can also feel a positive emotion and hope that propel you toward a brighter future—that’s another key point.

Let this stylish and powerful phrase stir up the courage you need to break through your walls.

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If it’s 〇〇, it’ll surely be fine!

These words convey warm encouragement that truly aligns with the recipient’s character.

The key point is the part that’s tailored to that person, and the message also clearly carries trust in their ability to deliver results.

The phrase “I’m sure” could come off as careless, but here it’s intentionally casual to emphasize a trusting relationship.

By expressing support in an easygoing way, it may help them relax and take on the challenge.

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Get through this moment!

This is the kind of phrase that gives you courage when you face a truly crucial moment.

As you move toward your goal, you’ll almost certainly run into difficulties.

But those difficulties may be just brief moments in the grand scheme of things.

Sometimes you may encounter challenges that make you want to give up, but if you keep this phrase close to your heart, it will give you the courage to get through those moments.

I think it’s a saying that proves useful in many situations, not just in sports or studying.

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Put your soul into that one pitch!

Here’s a fiery message perfect for cheering on ball sports like baseball, soccer, volleyball, and basketball.

It carries the meaning of “Let’s put our soul into every play,” and it’s the kind of phrase that ignites players’ hearts at crucial moments—when you’re one point away from a comeback, or when a single play could decide the game.

Simple yet energizing, it also looks cool as the four-character idiom “Ikkyū Nyuukon (一球入魂),” which literally means “put your soul into each pitch.”

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Your efforts so far will surely not betray you.

There are moments in life—like exams, competitions, and job hunting—when you have to bring out your best.

What you can rely on at those times is the effort you’ve put in up to now.

Conversely, if you haven’t made the effort, it’s hard to trust yourself and move forward.

So when someone who’s been working hard loses confidence or struggles to take the next step, please share these words with them.

It will surely help them regain their footing, and knowing that “someone sees how hard I’m trying” can be a real source of courage!

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Give it everything you’ve got!

These words both convey trust in the effort that has been built up and express the hope that you will overcome difficulties with your abilities.

The idea that you can seize success if you give it your all also affirms that your skills are already at the level of the goal.

It’s important to give the words momentum, too; that energy carries the expectation that you’ll draw out even more than your usual strength.

It’s a powerful message that recognizes your past effort and urges you to unleash your full potential.

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