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称える

To Praise


Meaning

To Praise, To Give Praise

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means title, so just think about when someone gives you an awesome title. They are doing this to praise or to give praise to you.


Reading

たたえる

Explanation

After they go to praise you, you're all like "I don't need praise! Ta-ta (たた)! I'm outa here."


Context

Context Sentences

ワニカニのレビューを毎日していたら、先生から勤勉だと褒め称えられた。

I was doing my Wanikani reviews every day and the teacher praised me for my diligence.


Kanji Composition