誉
reputation · praise · honor · glory
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'speech' (言) with 'together' (與), representing words of collective praise. The fundamental character for honor and glory.
Symbolism
Symbolizes honor, praise, and social recognition. Represents achievements acknowledged by others and good reputation.
Component Breakdown
兴 + speech
Words & Expressions
Words written with 誉
Four-Character Compounds
毀誉褒貶
きよほうへん
praise and censure; public criticisms
名誉挽回
めいよばんかい
restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 誉 mean in Japanese?
誉 means reputation, praise, honor, glory.
How do you read 誉?
On'yomi: ヨ (YO). Kun'yomi: ほま.れ、ほ.める (homare, homeru).
How many strokes does 誉 have?
誉 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 誉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
誉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means reputation, praise, honor, glory. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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