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Japanese symbol for “glorification”

Romaji: sanbi
praise; glorification; extolment

In Japanese, glorification is , read (sanbi).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n, vs, vt praise; glorification; extolment

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

approve, praise, title or inscription on picture
on: サン
kun: たす.ける、たた.える
15 strokes · JLPT 2
beauty, beautiful
on: ビ、ミ
kun: うつく.しい
9 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “glorification”

WordReadingMeaning
びか bikaglorification; idealization; romanticizing
おうか oukarejoicing; glorification; exultation
らいさん raisanpraise; worship; adoration

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
さんせい sanseiapproval; agreement; support
さんぴ sanpiyes and no; for and against
しょうさん shousanpraise; admiration; commendation
ぜっさん zessanhigh praise; great admiration; acclaim
さんどう sandouapproval; endorsement
きょうさん kyousansupport; mutual aid; cooperation
うつくしい utsukushiibeautiful; pretty; lovely
びじん bijinbeautiful woman; (a) beauty; belle

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.