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賞する (しょうする) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

賞しょうする

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Meanings

1

suru verb (special), transitive verb

praise; extol; laud

Formal or literary verb for expressing high praise, often in public or official contexts.

市し長ちょうは彼かれの功こう績せきを賞しょうした。
The mayor praised his achievements.

2

suru verb (special), transitive verb

appreciate; admire

Used for recognizing and valuing someone's effort, talent, or quality, often with a nuance of deep appreciation.

彼かれの努ど力りょくを賞しょうする人ひとは多おおい。
Many people appreciate his efforts.

Kanji

賞prize, reward, praise

Similar words

褒ほめる
褒める is the common everyday word for 'praise'; 賞する is more formal and often used in writing or official statements.
称しょう賛さんする
称賛する also means 'praise' or 'admire', but 賞する can carry a nuance of awarding or recognizing merit more explicitly.

Etymology

Compound of 賞 (しょう, 'prize, praise') + する (suru, 'to do'). The kanji 賞 carries the core meaning of rewarding or commending.