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JLPT N115画 · 15 strokesradical 衣freq #2073

praise, extol

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ホウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ほ.める

Mnemonic

Imagine a tailor in fine clothing, proudly showcasing his work to praise and extol the beauty of each intricate stitch.

About this kanji

The kanji 褒 (ほう) primarily means "to praise" or "to extol." This kanji is often used as a verb with its kun'yomi reading ほ.める, meaning "to praise" someone for their actions or achievements. One common compound is 褒美 (ほうび), which means "reward," typically given as recognition for good behavior or accomplishments. Another useful term is 褒賞 (ほうしょう), meaning "prize," awarded for excellence. A special usage is the phrase ご褒美 (ごほうび), which emphasizes a reward, often given to oneself as a treat. When using 褒, remember it conveys not just praise, but a sense of recognition for efforts made.

Example sentences

  • 彼は褒められるべきだ。

    He should be praised.

Meanings across languages

English
praise, extol
Tiếng Việt
khen ngợi
日本語
褒める
한국어
칭찬하다
中文
褒奖
id
pujian
th
คำชม
es
alabanza
fr
éloge
de
Lob
pt
elogio

Common compounds

  • 褒美ほうびreward, prize
  • 褒めるほめるto praise, to commend, to compliment
  • ご褒美ごほうびreward, prize, treat
  • 紫綬褒章しじゅほうしょうMedal of Honor with Purple Ribbon (awarded for scholarly or artistic achievement)
  • 褒賞ほうしょうprize, award, reward
  • 褒章ほうしょうmedal of honour, medal of merit
  • 藍綬褒章らんじゅほうしょうMedal with Blue Ribbon
  • 過褒かほうexcessive praise, overpraise

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