Translation guide
This English phrase refers to exceptionally meritorious or honorable service, often in a military, governmental, or organizational context. In Japanese, it is typically expressed through specific terms for meritorious deeds, awards, or formal recognition.
To refer to outstanding or distinguished service in a broad sense, such as in a career or public role.
A general term for meritorious deeds or achievements. Often used in formal contexts to describe distinguished service.
He was commended for his many years of distinguished service.
Refers to outstanding merit or distinguished services, often used in military or official honors.
He was awarded a medal as a person of distinguished service.
Meritorious deeds, especially those recognized with an order or decoration. Often used in the context of military or public service.
A medal was awarded for distinguished service.
To refer to a specific honor or decoration given for distinguished service.
A medal or decoration for meritorious service. Commonly used in the names of specific awards.
He received a distinguished service medal for his many years of service.
A medal for distinguished service, often used in military or police contexts.
The police officer was awarded a distinguished service medal.
To describe exceptional contributions in a particular area, such as science, arts, or public welfare.
A pattern meaning 'distinguished service in ~'. Replace 〜 with the field or context.
His distinguished service in science was praised.
Literally 'contribution to ~', often used to describe distinguished service in a field.
His distinguished service to education was recognized.
功績 is the most general term for meritorious deeds and can be used in many contexts. 殊勲 and 勲功 are more formal and often associated with military or official honors. 殊勲 emphasizes outstanding merit, while 勲功 specifically relates to deeds worthy of a decoration.
When referring to someone's distinguished service in a speech or formal document, 功績 is safe and widely understood. For example, '長年の功績に感謝します' (We thank you for your many years of distinguished service).