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誉
On'yomi
ヨ
YO
Kun'yomi
ほま.れ・ほ.める
homare / homeru
reputation · praise · honor · glory
Details
Strokes13
Frequency#1064
Radical言speech(7)
Old Form譽
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
誉=
兴言
兴 + speech
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'speech' (言) with 'together' (與), representing words of collective praise. The fundamental character for honor and glory.
Symbolism
Symbolizes honor, praise, and social recognition. Represents achievements acknowledged by others and good reputation.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
毀誉褒貶
きよほうへん
praise and censure; public criticisms; praise and censure
名誉挽回
めいよばんかい
restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself; restoring one's impaired reputation