褒美
ほうび
houbi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 96 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
褒美 (ほうび (houbi)) means "Reward". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Reward
Also : Prize
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Example Sentences
良い成績を上げた学生に褒美が与えられた。
よいせいせきをあげたがくせいにほうびがあたえられた。
A reward was given to students who achieved good grades.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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