Meaning

Primary

To Praise

Alternative

To Give Praise

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

Because the hiragana ends with an 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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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