Japanese symbol for “laud”
称える
たたえる
Romaji: tataeru
to praise; to extol; to hail; to laud
In Japanese, laud is 称える, read たたえる (tataeru).
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
- v1, vt to praise; to extol; to hail; to laud; to celebrate
Written forms: 称える、讃える、讚える、賛える. Readings: たたえる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “laud”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 賞する | しょうする shousuru | to praise; to extol; to laud |
| 褒めそやす | ほめそやす homesoyasu | to extol; to laud; to sing the praises of |
| 誉む | ほむ homu | to praise; to commend; to laud |
| 賛する | さんする sansuru | to praise; to laud |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 名称 | めいしょう meishou | name; title |
| 自称 | じしょう jishou | self-proclaimed; self-professed; self-styled |
| 通称 | つうしょう tsuushou | popular name; common name; nickname |
| 称する | しょうする shousuru | to call; to name |
| 愛称 | あいしょう aishou | pet name; nickname; affectionate name |
| 略称 | りゃくしょう ryakushou | abbreviation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “laud”.
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