褒める
Reading: ほめる
Meaning: to praise, to compliment
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Example Sentence
先生 は 私 の 絵 を 見て 褒めて くれた
The teacher saw my drawing and praised me.
Usage Notes
Used when expressing approval or giving praise to someone. More formal than いい/すごい.
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