Japanese

めいよ
Meaning: honor; prestige; credit
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

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名
誉

Example sentences

He received a prestigious award.
彼は長年の功績により、名誉教授の称号を授与された。
He was awarded the title of 'Professor Emeritus' for his many years of achievements.
彼は真の武人として、名誉を何よりも重んじた。
As a true warrior, he valued honor above all else.
彼はデビュー作で名誉ある新人賞を受賞し、一躍注目の作家となった。
He won a prestigious newcomer award for his debut work and instantly became a novelist in the spotlight.
彼は家門の名誉を守るために、全力を尽くした。
He did his best to protect the honor of his family clan.
彼女は新作の小説で、名誉ある文学賞を受賞した。
She won a prestigious literary prize for her new novel.
彼は名誉毀損で訴えられた
He was sued for defamation.
名誉を重んじる彼は、玉砕瓦全の精神で困難に立ち向かった。
Valuing honor above all, he faced the difficulty with a spirit of preferring death with glory over a life of shame.

Usage Notes

Used to describe someone's reputation or the high regard in which they are held. Also used as a title like 'Honorary'.

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