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On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
ほ.める
homeru

praise · extol

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#2073
Radicalclothes(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of clothing and protect. Praising protection.

Symbolism

Reward, praise, compliment. Represents praising.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

毀誉褒貶

きよほうへん

praise and censure; public criticisms; praise and censure

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 褒 mean in Japanese?

褒 means praise, extol.

How do you read 褒?

On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: ほ.める (homeru).

How many strokes does 褒 have?

褒 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 衣 (clothes).

Is 褒 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 褒 (praise, extol) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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