Japanese word

栄光

Pronunciation

Romajieikō

Meaning

  • nounglory

Example

彼は国に栄光をもたらしました。kare wa kuni ni ei kō o mo ta ra shi ma shi ta

He brought glory to his country.

Illustration for 栄光 (glory)

More examples

彼女はかつての栄光を取り戻すために努力しています。kano jo wa ka tsu te no ei kō o to ri modo su ta me ni do ryoku shi te i ma su

She is working to regain her former glory.

Core concept

Refers to a state of widely recognized honor and splendor earned through remarkable success.

Common phrases

  • 栄光を取り戻すei kō o to ri modo su

    regain glory

  • 栄光を追い求めるei kō o o i moto me ru

    pursue glory

  • 栄光を分かち合うei kō o wa ka chi a u

    share the glory

Similar words

栄誉eiyo: An honor or distinction granted for notable achievement.
名誉meiyo: A respected reputation or honor associated with a person or achievement.
名声meisei: Broad public recognition earned through exceptional success or distinction.

Definition in Japanese

大きな成功や功績によって得られる、輝かしい名誉。ō ki na sei kō ya kō seki ni yo tte e ra re ru kagaya ka shi i mei yo

Word origin

栄 (ei, "prosperity") and 光 (kō, "light" or "brilliance") form a Sino-Japanese compound whose combined sense is radiant honor.

Usage tips

  • In literary and formal English, glory can describe the impressive beauty of a person, place, or event, not only the fame earned through success.

Other meanings

  • honornoun

Opposites

  • 恥辱chijokudisgracenoun

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