誉
reputation · praise · honor · glory
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 誉 mean in Japanese?
誉 means reputation, praise, honor, glory.
How do you read 誉?
On'yomi: ヨ (YO). Kun'yomi: ほま.れ、ほ.める (homare, homeru).
How many strokes does 誉 have?
誉 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 誉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 誉 (reputation, praise, honor, glory) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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