褒: the kanji for praise
褒 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means praise. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
褒 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
褒 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ホウ (hou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 褒美ほうび · hōbi | reward |
| 褒章ほうしょう · hōshō | medal of honor |
ほめる (homeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 褒めるほめる · homeru | to praise |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 先生に作文を褒められた。Sensei ni sakubun o homerareta.My teacher praised my essay.
- がんばったご褒美にケーキを買った。Ganbatta gohōbi ni kēki o katta.I bought a cake as a reward for working hard.
- 子どもは褒めると伸びる。Kodomo wa homeru to nobiru.Children grow when you praise them.
- 長年の功績で褒章を受けた。Naganen no kōseki de hōshō o uketa.He received a medal of honor for many years of achievement.
- 人を褒めるのは簡単ではない。Hito o homeru no wa kantan de wa nai.Praising others is not easy.
Questions about 褒
How many strokes does 褒 have?
褒 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 褒?
The on readings are hou (ホウ). The kun readings are homeru (ほめる).
What JLPT level is 褒?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 褒
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.