褒める

ほめる

To praise; to compliment

N4verb·homeru

How to remember it

Think of shouting "home run!" when praising someone's fine effort.

Example sentences

  • 先生は私を褒めてくれた。

    せんせいはわたしをほめてくれた。

    The teacher praised me.

  • よく頑張ったね、と褒められた。

    よくがんばったね、とほめられた。

    I was praised, saying "You did well."

Usage

Common opposite of 叱る (to scold); often used with 〜てくれる.

Related words

叱る褒め言葉賞賛称賛

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