Word details
褒貶
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 褒貶
Dictionary
Entry
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
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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