名誉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 名誉
1
Common noun; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
honor; honour; credit; glory; fame; distinction
Examples
招待された事は大変な名誉です。
It is a great honor to be invited.
2
Common noun
prestige; dignity; reputation; honor; good name
Examples
これは我が校の名誉にかかわる問題だ。
The problem affects the prestige of our school.
3
Noun, used as a prefix
honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
Examples
大学は彼に名誉学位を与えた。
The college bestowed an honorary degree on him.
Kanji in this Word
名
6 strokes
Frequency: 177
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
name
noted
distinguished
reputation
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な
-な
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
と
誉
13 strokes
Frequency: 1064
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
reputation
praise
honor
glory
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほま.れ
ほ.める
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
え
たか
たけ
ほまれ
ほめ
ほん
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