JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
褒 — praise
- Reading
- ホウ・ほ.める
- Meaning
- praise; extol
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
褒 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ホウ・ほ.める and it means praise; extol. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
褒 appears in everyday japanese words such as 褒美 (reward) and 褒める (to praise).
Japanese words containing 褒
Frequently asked questions
What does 褒 mean in Japanese?
褒 means praise; extol in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 褒 read?
褒 is read ホウ・ほ.める. Reading it inside real words — 褒美 and 褒める — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 褒 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 褒 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 褒 in a word?
A common word containing 褒 is 褒美 (ほうび) — "reward". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 褒 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 褒 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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