Word details
貶める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 貶める.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of
Examples
特定の企業を賞賛する書き込みや、逆にライバル企業を貶める書き込みが多い2ch。
2ch, where there are many posts praising specific companies, or, conversely, denigrating their rivals.
2
to cause to fall; to make decline
Examples
敵対企業を貶めたり、秘密情報を入手したりと、大企業に欠かせない存在であるため、ハイリスクながらハイリターンが望める仕事だ。
Causing competitors to fail, obtaining confidential information, something that big business just can't do without - high risk but at the same time high return work.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
貶
degrade, disparage, belittle, demote
10 strokes
On
ヘン
Kun
けな.すおとし.めるおと.す
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