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もてはやす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もてはやす

持てはやす
持て囃す
もて囃す
持て栄す
もて栄やす
もて映やす
Godan verb
Transitive
Usually kana
Freq #27296
1

to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of

Examples
この歌手はあまりにももてはやされている
This singer is made too much of.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 119
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

hold
have

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
も.つ
-も.ち
も.てる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もち
もつ
21 strokes
Frequency: 2275

Meanings

play (music)
accompany
beat time
banter
jeer
applaud

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サツ
ソウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はや.す
はやし
9 strokes
Frequency: 920
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

flourish
prosperity
honor
glory
splendor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エイ
ヨウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さか.える
は.え
-ば.え
は.える
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さかえ
しげ
てる
なが
ひで
よし
9 strokes
Frequency: 404
JLPT N3
Grade 6

Meanings

reflect
reflection
projection

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うつ.る
うつ.す
は.える
-ば.え
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あきら
てる
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