誉
誉·honour, reputation, praise
- On-yomi
- ヨ
- Kun-yomi
- ほま(れ)ほ(める)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 名誉 | めいよ | honour, prestige |
| 栄誉 | えいよ | glory, distinction |
| 誉れ | ほまれ | honour, distinction |
| 名誉教授 | めいよきょうじゅ | professor emeritus |
Example sentences
彼は町の名誉市民に選ばれた。
かれはまちのめいよしみんにえらばれた。
He was chosen as an honorary citizen of the town.
全国優勝は学校の誉れだ。
ぜんこくゆうしょうはがっこうのほまれだ。
The national championship is an honour for the school.
彼女は栄誉ある賞を受けた。
かのじょはえいよあるしょうをうけた。
She received a prestigious award.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- For everyday praise use 褒める (ほめる); 誉める is the rarer written variant
- Reading 名誉 as めいほまれ — it is めいよ
Memory aid
Picture it
言 (words) held up under a raised top: words lifted high above someone's head — public praise.
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