頌
eulogy
Readings
On'yomi
- ショウ
- ジュ
- ヨウ
Kun'yomi
- かたち
- たた.える
- ほめ.る
Nanori
- つぐ
- のぶ
Meaning
頌 centers on formal praise, especially a eulogy or laudatory text that honors someone's virtues or achievements.
Most common words using 頌
- 頌しょう
praise
- 頌じゅ
gatha (poetic verse of a scripture)
- 奉献頌ほうけんしょう
offertory; offertory music
- 頌するしょうする
to celebrate (someone's achievements); to eulogize (someone's virtues, services, etc.)
- 頌寿しょうじゅ
celebration of longevity
- 頌徳しょうとく
eulogy
- 頌徳碑しょうとくひ
monument (commemorating a virtuous deed)
- 頌春しょうしゅん
Happy New Year
- 頌栄しょうえい
doxology
- 頌歌しょうか
anthem; carol; hymn of praise
- 頌詩しょうし
admired poem
Study
Etymology
頌 combines 公 (public) and 頁 (head), suggesting public praise or a formal declaration of honor. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component combination fits the meaning of a public eulogy.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 公 (public) and right side 頁 (head) together suggest a public speech where someone bows their head in respect while delivering a eulogy.
Reading mnemonic
For ショウ, imagine a public show of praise where a speaker delivers a eulogy: show -> ショウ, and the audience bows their heads in respect.