Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 褒め殺し(ほめごろし) in Japanese

褒め殺し, 誉め殺し
Kana Reading
ほめごろし
Romaji
homegoroshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    lavish compliments and criticism; reverse compliment; "damning with faint praise"


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

15 strokes

praise, extol

On'Yomi: ホウ

Kun'Yomi: ほ.める

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JLPT 1

13 strokes

reputation, praise, honor, glory

On'Yomi: ヨ

Kun'Yomi: ほま.れ, ほ.める

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

kill, murder, butcher, slice off, split, diminish, reduce, spoil

On'Yomi: サツ, サイ, セツ

Kun'Yomi: ころ.す, -ごろ.し, そ.ぐ

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11 strokes

kill, slaughter, murder, hurt

On'Yomi:

Kun'Yomi:

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