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What is the Kanji for 'Praise' and 'Honor'? | 誉

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Praise' and 'Honor', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Praise' and 'Honor' is 誉.

    kanji

    誉

    Meaning

    Praise, Honor

    Reading

    kunyomiほ

    ho

    ほま

    homa

    onyomiよ

    yo

    Parts

    兴 言Say

    Example Word

    名誉: honor. The Japanese noun '名誉 (めいよ)' means 'honor' or 'reputation'. It refers to the respect and admiration that someone receives due to their achievements, status, or moral integrity. This word is often used in formal or serious contexts, such as discussing someone's legacy, professional standing, or personal dignity. For example: He values his honor above all「彼は名誉を何よりも重んじる」(かれはめいよをなによりもおもんじる). Losing honor is worse than losing money「名誉を失うことはお金を失うことより悪い」(めいよをうしなうことはおかねをうしなうことよりわるい). The word can also be used in phrases like '名誉を守る (めいよをまもる)' (to protect one's honor) or '名誉ある賞 (めいよあるしょう)' (an honorable award).

    Radical

    言

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1468

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 誉

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    兴

    kanji

    言

    Meaning

    Say

Words Using 誉

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    名誉

    Meaning

    Honor

Kanji Related to 誉 Through the Part 言

These 21 kanji contain the part 言 as well.

    kanji

    計

    Meaning

    Measure, Plan

    kanji

    話

    Meaning

    Talk

    kanji

    語

    Meaning

    Language, Word

    kanji

    読

    Meaning

    Read

    kanji

    記

    Meaning

    Record

    kanji

    調

    Meaning

    Investigate, Tune

    kanji

    誘

    Meaning

    Entice, Induce

    kanji

    信

    Meaning

    Trust

    kanji

    論

    Meaning

    Theory, Argument

    kanji

    認

    Meaning

    Recognize, Admit

    kanji

    警

    Meaning

    Warn

    kanji

    評

    Meaning

    Evaluate

    kanji

    訪

    Meaning

    Visit

    kanji

    訳

    Meaning

    Reason, Translation

    kanji

    憲

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    訂

    Meaning

    Correct, Revise

    kanji

    謡

    Meaning

    Noh chanting, Popular song

    kanji

    諭

    Meaning

    Instruct, Admonish

    kanji

    誓

    Meaning

    Swear, Vow

    kanji

    諦

    Meaning

    Abandon, Give up

    kanji

    誰

    Meaning

    Who

Learn the Kanji 誉

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What does 誉 mean?

誉 means 'Praise' and 'Honor'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.