Meaning of 褒める in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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褒める, 誉める, 賞める, 称めるJLPT 4
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Kana Readingほめる
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Romajihomeru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Ichidan verb, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to praise; to admire; to speak well
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Example Sentences
褒める, 誉める, 賞める, 称める, ほめる used in context
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We commended him for his good work.
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Do not trust such men as praise you to your face.
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Beware of one who praises you to your face.
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Such men as praise you to your face are apt to speak ill of you behind your back.
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Do not trust such men as praise you to your face.
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Do not trust such men as praise you to your face.
Verb Conjugations
Common conjugated forms
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Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
appellation, praise, admire, name, title, fame
On: ショウ
Kun: たた.える, とな.える, あ.げる, かな.う, はか.り, はか.る, ほめ.る
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