貶
貶
10 strokes
Meanings
degrade
disparage
belittle
demote
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
けな.す
おとし.める
おと.す
Common Words
1
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
Examples
中世の教会は肉体をさげすみ霊をたたえた。
The medieval church despised the body and exalted the spirit.
1
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of
Examples
特定の企業を賞賛する書き込みや、逆にライバル企業を貶める書き込みが多い2ch。
2ch, where there are many posts praising specific companies, or, conversely, denigrating their rivals.
2
to cause to fall; to make decline
Examples
敵対企業を貶めたり、秘密情報を入手したりと、大企業に欠かせない存在であるため、ハイリスクながらハイリターンが望める仕事だ。
Causing competitors to fail, obtaining confidential information, something that big business just can't do without - high risk but at the same time high return work.
1
to speak ill of; to disparage
Examples
君は、いつも私の服をけなすのだから。
You are always digging at me about my clothes.
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