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朗報

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 朗報

うほう
Noun
Freq #17872
1

good news; happy news; glad tidings

Examples
彼らからの朗報を待っているところだ。
I've been expecting good news from them.

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 1374
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

melodious
clear
bright
serene
cheerful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほが.らか
あき.らか
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
さえ
12 strokes
Frequency: 167
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

report
news
reward
retribution

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むく.いる
📝

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