English–Japanese

“honor” in Japanese

Japanese

Also光栄 (kōei)

Pronunciation

Romajimeiyo

Example

私は家族の名誉を守ります。watashi wa ka zoku no mei yo o mamo ri ma su

I protect my family's honor.

Illustration for 名誉 (honor)

How to say “honor” in Japanese

“Honor” in Japanese is 名誉 (meiyo).

Describes the social respect and good standing that give a person or group a valued public name.

Full entry for 名誉: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 名誉

その賞を受けることは私にとって大きな名誉です。so no shō o u ke ru ko to wa watashi ni to tte ō ki na mei yo de su

Receiving this award is a great honor for me.

Tips for using 名誉

  • 名誉教授 (meiyo kyōju) means "professor emeritus" or "honorary professor," showing how 名誉 (meiyo) can mark an honored status in a title.

Other Japanese words for “honor”

選んでいただき、光栄に思います。era n de i ta da ki kō ei ni omo i ma su

I feel honored to be chosen.

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