Translation of Japanese word "褒める" to English
褒める
ほめる
[homeru]
IPA: /ho̞meɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.
How to use
褒める (homeru) — 'to praise / compliment'. Group 2. 子供を褒める — praise a child. Antonym: 叱る (shikaru) — scold. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to praise
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 褒める
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ほめる
Romaji Transcription: homeru
Example Sentences
彼は彼女の絵を褒める。
かれはかれの えを ほめる
He praised her painting.
先生は私の成績を褒める。
せんせいはわたしの せいせきを ほめる
The teacher praised my grades.
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Common phrases
- 努力を褒める— to praise the effort
- 彼は彼女の絵を褒める。— He praised her painting.
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Frequency rank: #387 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "褒める" mean?▼
The Japanese word "褒める" means "to praise" in English.
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The word "褒める" is read as "ほめる" (homeru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼は彼女の絵を褒める。".
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