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称賛

しょうさん

N2praise · acclaim

Examples

勇気ある行動に多くの称賛が寄せられた。

観客は見事な演技を称賛した。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 称賛 (しょうさん) is high praise for an admirable act or achievement. It appears as acclaim received and praise actively expressed.
  • Basic usage: A courageous act attracts broad acclaim; an audience praises an excellent performance.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Collective acclaim directed at an act and praise voiced by spectators
    • 称賛が寄せられる focuses on the recipient of praise, while 演技を称賛した directly identifies the evaluator and object.

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