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褒

褒 — praise, extol

Learn the correct stroke order for 褒 (praise), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ホウhou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほ.めるhomeru
Strokes15
Radical衣
Frequency#2073
Meaningspraise, extol

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

褒賞ほうしょうprize; award; rewardnoun
褒美ほうびreward; prizenoun
褒めるほめるto praise; to commend; to complimentverb
ご褒美ごほうびreward; prizenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 褒 (praise) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 衣.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 褒 is #2073, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

褒賞ほうしょう — prize; award; reward
褒美ほうび — reward; prize
褒めるほめる — to praise; to commend; to compliment

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 褒 have?

The kanji 褒 (praise) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 褒?

褒 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 褒 mean?

褒 means: praise, extol. On'yomi readings: ホウ. Kun'yomi readings: ほ.める.

What JLPT level is 褒?

褒 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.