JLPT · Level 121
15 words
Japanese word
賛美
Pronunciation
Romajisanbi
Meaning
- nounpraise
Example
詩人は美しい自然を賛美しました。shi jin wa utsuku shi i shi zen o san bi shi ma shi ta
The poet praised beautiful nature.
More examples
その絵は、色彩の豊かさで多くの人の賛美を集めました。so no e wa shiki sai no yuta ka sa de ō ku no hito no san bi o atsu me ma shi ta
The painting won praise from many people for its rich colors.
Core concept
賛美 (sanbi) presents admiration as words or acts that honor a person, thing, or ideal for its excellence.
Common phrases
賛美の声san bi no koe
voices of praise
賛美を受けるsan bi o u ke ru
receive praise
神を賛美するkami o san bi su ru
praise God
Similar words
賞賛shōsan: Admiration and approval expressed for a person's quality or achievement.
称賛shōsan: Strong approval expressed publicly or formally for a person or achievement.
賛辞sanji: Words that express admiration or approval for a person or achievement.
礼賛raisan: Praise that honors a person, belief, or ideal as especially valuable.
Definition in Japanese
人や自然などのすぐれた点を認め、強くほめたたえること。hito ya shi zen na do no su gu re ta ten o mito me tsuyo ku ho me ta ta e ru ko to
Word origin
賛 (san, "approval and praise") and 美 (bi, "beauty") are Chinese-derived elements whose combination gives 賛美 (sanbi) the sense of honoring beauty or excellence.
Usage tips
- 賛美 (sanbi) is more formal than everyday praise and frequently appears in serious writing about religion, art, or nature.