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褒
On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
ほ.める
homeru
praise · extol
Details
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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