Translation guide
The English phrase "distinguished services" refers to outstanding, meritorious, or notable contributions, often in a professional, military, or public context. In Japanese, this concept is typically expressed through set phrases used in awards, formal commendations, or honorific descriptions of someone's career achievements.
To refer to someone's distinguished services in a formal context, such as receiving an award or being recognized for exceptional work.
Refers to meritorious deeds or distinguished services, often used in the context of awards or honors. Commonly seen in phrases like 功労賞 (Meritorious Service Award).
He was awarded a medal in recognition of his many years of distinguished services.
Means achievements or meritorious deeds. Often used in formal contexts to describe someone's distinguished services or contributions.
Her distinguished services in the field of science are widely praised.
Literally 'remarkable achievements', this phrase emphasizes the outstanding nature of the services. Used in formal reports or commendations.
He received a special promotion due to his distinguished services.
A formal term for distinguished services, especially in military or official contexts. Often used in awards like 殊勲賞 (Distinguished Service Award).
He received the highest medal for his distinguished services on the battlefield.
To describe someone's lifetime or career as being filled with distinguished services, often in a narrative or commemorative context.
Means 'to leave behind achievements' or 'to render distinguished services'. Commonly used to summarize a person's career contributions.
He rendered distinguished services to the field of education.
Refers to a person who has rendered distinguished services; a meritorious person. Often used in titles or descriptions of honored individuals.
Means 'great contributions'. While not a direct translation of 'distinguished services', it is a natural way to express the idea of significant, praiseworthy service in many contexts.
功労 (こうろう) emphasizes the meritorious nature of the service itself, often implying long-term dedication and is frequently used in award names. 功績 (こうせき) focuses more on the concrete achievements or results, and is more versatile in describing contributions across various fields.
The direct translation 'distinguished services' as '区別されたサービス' is nonsensical in Japanese. Always use established terms like 功労 or 功績 depending on the context.
彼は会社の功労者として表彰された。
He was commended as a person of distinguished services to the company.
Thanks to her distinguished services, the project was a success.