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褒められる
homerareru
Description
「褒められる」は、だれかにいいことをして、「よくやったね」と言ってもらうことです。
"褒められる" means to do something good and have someone say "Well done."
子どもが先生に褒められると、とてもうれしい気持ちになります。
When children are 褒められる by their teacher, they feel very happy.
Meanings
褒められるhomerareru
to be praised; to be complimented
テストでいい点を取って、母に褒められた。
I got a good score on the test and was praised by my mother.
褒められるhomerareru
can praise (potential form)
あの子のいい所は、いつでも褒められる。
That child's good point is that they can always be praised.
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Notes
- Form
褒められる = 褒める (to praise) + passive/potential られる; context decides which reading.
- Nuance
usually passive 'be praised'; same form can mean 'be able to praise' as potential.
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