How to say "acclaim" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 絶賛ぜっさんnoun, suru verb, transitive verbAcclaim as a noun: high praise or great admiration for something. Use this common word when a film, book, or performance wins enthusiastic praise from critics or audiences.
- nounThe loanword: simply 'acclaim' borrowed from English. It is less common, and unless you specifically want the English term itself, 絶賛 is normally the word you need.
- 賞嘆しょうたんnoun, suru verbA noun for laudation: praise or admiration expressed for a work or achievement. It covers 'acclaim' but is less common, so 絶賛 is usually the safer choice.
- 褒め称えるほめたたえるichidan verb, transitive verbThe verb 'to acclaim': to praise someone or something highly, to sing their praises, even to applaud them. Use it when critics or audiences hail a performance or achievement with enthusiasm.
For acclaim as a noun — high praise or admiration — the common word is 絶賛, with the loanword 「アクレイム」 and the less common 賞嘆 as alternatives; for the verb 'to acclaim', use 「褒め称える」.
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