Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 褒

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Strokes:15
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Basic Meaning

The kanji 褒 primarily conveys the meaning of praise, commendation, and flattery. It implies expressing approval, admiration, and giving positive recognition to someone or something. It can be used in various contexts, from praising someone's achievements to simply complimenting their appearance or character. It's about giving positive feedback.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): ホウ ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ほ-める

Usage Examples

⚫︎褒美(ほうび) Translation: reward, prize ⚫︎褒め言葉(ほめことば) Translation: words of praise, compliment ⚫︎褒め上手(ほめじょうず) Translation: good at praising, skilled in giving compliments

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Origin and Formation

The kanji 褒 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字). The left side is the radical meaning "words" or "speech", indicating that the character relates to language. The right side is , which acts phonetically and carries the meaning of "protect" or "keep". The combination suggests the act of using words to protect or keep something good, thus, to praise or commend. The overall structure emphasizes the use of words in a positive and appreciative manner.

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