賞賛

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 賞賛 and read しょうさん, it means strong praise or acclaim for an achievement or admirable act.
• Basic usage: It is used when courage or a work receives broad public admiration.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Stronger than a casual compliment
  • The word conveys substantial recognition of merit rather than light approval.