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褒
On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
ほ.める
homeru
praise · extol
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of clothing and protect. Praising protection.
Symbolism
Reward, praise, compliment. Represents praising.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 褒
Four-Character Compounds
毀誉褒貶
きよほうへん
praise and censure; public criticisms
Anime & Manga
ギャルゲーマーに褒められたい
I Want a Gal Gamer to Praise Me
A well-known work with 褒 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
褒 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means praise, extol. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.