English–Japanese
“medal” in Japanese
How to say “medal” in Japanese
“Medal” in Japanese is 勲章 (kunshō).
It is a visible honor that a state or organization awards for notable service or achievement.
Example sentences with 勲章
式典では、受章者が勲章を胸に着けていました。shiki ten de wa ju shō sha ga kun shō o mune ni tsu ke te i ma shi ta
At the ceremony, the recipients were wearing their medals on their chests.
Tips for using 勲章
- In English-language writing about national honors, a medal is usually the object, while a decoration can refer to the official honor itself, a distinction useful when translating 勲章 (kunshō).
Other Japanese words for “medal”
友達にメダルを見せました。tomo dachi ni me da ru o mi se ma shi ta
I showed my medal to my friend.