Word details
毀誉褒貶
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 毀誉褒貶
Dictionary
Entry
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
毀
13 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
break
destroy
censure
be chipped
be scratched
be broken
be ruined
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こぼ.つ
こわ.す
こぼ.れる
こわ.れる
そし.る
やぶ.る
誉
13 strokes
Frequency: 1064
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
reputation
praise
honor
glory
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほま.れ
ほ.める
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
え
たか
たけ
ほまれ
ほめ
ほん
褒
15 strokes
Frequency: 2073
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
praise
extol
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほ.める
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
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