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Kanji for Praise
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “praise”: 讃、頌、賛. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
praise
To praise and celebrate others.
22 strokes On reading サン (san) Kun reading ほめる、たたえる (homeru, tataeru)
Dictionary meanings: praise, title on a picture
Readings used for names on Nazuke: san
praise
A song of praise.
13 strokes On reading ショウ、ジュ、ヨウ (shou, ju, you) Kun reading かたち、たたえる、ほめる (katachi, tataeru, homeru) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: eulogy
Readings used for names on Nazuke: shou, nobu
praise
Praise and support.
15 strokes On reading サン (san) Kun reading たすける、たたえる (tasukeru, tataeru) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: approve, praise, title or inscription on picture, assist, agree with
Readings used for names on Nazuke: san
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