Word Meaning 褒める

ほめる homeru

褒める is read as ほめる (homeru) and means to praise.

Meaning

English

  1. to praise
  2. to commend
  3. to compliment
  4. to speak well of
  5. to speak highly of

Reading

Kana

ほめる

Romaji

homeru

Writing Variants

  • 讃める ほめる homeru
  • 称める ほめる homeru
  • 賞める ほめる homeru
  • 誉める ほめる homeru

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 18 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 準2級 Rank 8132 Priority B

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

褒美

ほうび

reward

褒賞

ほうしょう

prize

褒章

ほうしょう

medal of honour

ご褒美

ごほうび

reward

紫綬褒章

しじゅほうしょう

Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon (awarded for scholarly or artistic achievement)

藍綬褒章

らんじゅほうしょう

Medal with Blue Ribbon

Example Sentences

3

かれはひとまえでつまをほめることがおおい。

he often praises his wife in front of other people.

こどもはほめるとよくのびる。

children often thrive when they are praised.

けっかだけでなくかていもほめるべきだ。

not only the result but also the process should be praised.