褒
褒·praise, extol
- On-yomi
- ホウ
- Kun-yomi
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 褒める | ほめる | to praise |
| 褒美 | ほうび | reward |
| ご褒美 | ごほうび | a treat; a reward |
| 褒賞 | ほうしょう | prize; commendation |
Example sentences
先生が作文を褒めてくれた。
せんせいがさくぶんをほめてくれた。
My teacher praised my essay.
頑張ったご褒美にケーキを買った。
がんばったごほうびにケーキをかった。
I bought a cake as a reward for working hard.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 褒める is ほめる — the older spelling 誉める is now non-standard
- ご褒美 is ごほうび, not ごほうみ
Memory aid
Picture it
The clothing element 衣 wrapped around 保: praise laid over someone like a robe of honour.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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