A call for supporters rather than just encouragementSourced
Japan · Japanese meaning
The geki in the phrase is a proclamation
Japanese geki o tobasu concerns circulating a message to gather supporters. The dictionary distinguishes usage meaning forceful encouragement. 檄 refers to a proclamation; its sound resembles part of the word for encouragement, but the characters have different roles.
The familiar sound can hide a different original action.
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