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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
ほ.める
homeru

prize · reward · praise

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Strokes15
Frequency#426
Radicalshell(7)

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Strokes15

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of esteem and shell. Esteeming shell.

Symbolism

Prize, praise, reward. Represents praising.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Era of war

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

論功行賞

ろんこうこうしょう

conferral of honors (honours), according to merits; conferral of honors (honours), according to merits

信賞必罰

しんしょうひつばつ

sure punishment or reward; sure punishment or reward