JLPT N1

praise; commend; admire

Item 216 of 642 | 15 strokes | Radical: 衣 (clothing)

Readings

On'yomiホウ
Kun'yomiほ.める

Mnemonic

Putting on honorary CLOTHING as a sign of PRAISE and COMMENDATION.

Example Words

褒美 (ほうび) reward; prize
褒める (ほめる) to praise
褒賞 (ほうしょう) reward; commendation