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