Word details

褒められて伸びる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 褒められて伸びる.

Dictionary

Entry

褒められて伸びるほめられてのびるExpressionIchidan verb
1

to grow (as a human, etc.) when complimented; to respond better to the carrot than the stick

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

praise, extol

15 strokesFrequency 2,073JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ホウ

Kun

ほ.める

expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase

7 strokesFrequency 730JLPT N2Grade 8

On

シン

Kun

の.びるの.ばすの.べるの.す

Nanori

のぶよぼる

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