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名誉
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 名誉.
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Entry
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.
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