褒美 (ほうび, houbi) Japanese meaning: reward | Kotomora菓
子
を
あげる
よ
。
If you're a good kid, I'll give you a treat as a reward.
As a reward for getting a perfect score on the exam, I got a new game.
Usage patterns
〈人〉に褒美をあげるto give someone a reward
I gave my son a reward for working hard.
褒美をもらうto receive a reward
I got a reward from my teacher for getting a perfect score on the test.
褒美として〈物〉をもらうto receive something as a reward
I received a new bicycle as a reward for winning.
褒美をやるto give a reward (casual, often to a child, pet, or subordinate)
Good job—let's give the dog a treat as a reward.
