褒める

• 読み: ほめる
• ローマ字: homeru
• 漢字の分解: 褒 (hō/ho) — praise, commend, reward
• 発音: /ho.me.ɾɯ/

意味

To praise; to commend; to compliment. Speaking well of someone or their actions.

A Group 2 (ichidan) verb conjugated by dropping る (褒めない, 褒めます). Used for complimenting someone on their appearance, work, or abilities. In Japanese education and parenting, the balance between 褒める and 叱る (scold) is a frequent topic. The passive form 褒められる (to be praised) is common.

例文

1. 先生に作文を褒められてうれしかった。
2. 子供は褒めると伸びると言われている。
3. 料理の味を褒めてくれてありがとう。

使い方ガイド

場面: daily life, education, workplace

トーン: positive

起源と歴史

The kanji 褒 (hō/ho) means to praise or reward. It contains 衣 (clothing) surrounding 保 (protect/maintain), originally connected to bestowing robes as a reward.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal